Legal Assistant

Aberdein Considine are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Elm Row office in Edinburgh. The role will involve providing secretarial support to the Partner and dealing with client queries,

• Preparing and issuing quotations and following up to achieve a successful outcome
• Opening sale & purchase files on our case management system
• Completion of client on boarding to include Money Laundering checks
• Issuing Terms of Business
• Negotiating and submitting offers on behalf of clients
• Producing missive letters
• Keeping clients updated on their transaction
• Meet with clients to take relevant ID/witness client signatures on documentation
• Scanning relevant file documents onto case management system, sending out Deeds, closing and shredding files
• Chasing outstanding documents, sending out documents to clients, Lenders and Solicitors and liaising with conveyancers regarding miscellaneous file matters
• Dealing with clients within the office and on the telephone
• Maintaining and dealing with LMS and Lender Exchange
• Submission of files to our conveyancing hub and liaising with the conveyancing team throughout the transaction until settlement
• Email & diary management
• General administration and secretarial support to assist the Senior Associate / Partner
  
  Essential
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience dealing with customers / clients
Desirable
• Knowledge of cashroom processes
• Previous Conveyancing experience
KNOWLEDGE Desirable
• Knowledge of conveyancing transaction processes
APTITUDES
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A good understanding of conveyancing procedures
  
  Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.