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.