Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (Min. 6 months PQE) - Edinburgh - #1783102

Aberdein Considine are looking for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join the team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will act for clients in the legal aspects of sale and purchase transactions, remortgages and transfers of title. They will also support the Partner and team in the provision of legal services by providing expert legal advice and assistance to clients within the department. 

ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

• To assist clients with the sale and purchase of residential properties.
• To offer our services in relation to various other private client matters such as wills, continuing and welfare powers of attorney, discharges of standard security, transfers of title and equity releases.
• To cross-sell other services within the firm such as Financial Services

JOB PURPOSE

• Dealing with the conveyancing involved in the sale and purchase of properties for clients.
• Taking responsibility for the examination of the title of the purchase property. 
• Advising clients on the legal implications of any issues arising.
• Receive and check mortgage instructions from lenders and undertake specific tasks required.
• Drafting deeds.
• Meeting with clients and explaining the required legal documents for execution.
• Advising of the legal process of the transaction.
• Taking clients instructions and implementing the contract.
• Dealing with settlement of all transactions timeously. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicating with clients and taking their instructions.
• To manage an agreed caseload of clients, providing appropriate legal advice and assistance.
• To process cases on a timely and cost effective basis.
• Liaising with third parties such as other solicitors and banks.
• Drafting legal documentation.
• Undertaking the conveyancing for sale and purchase transactions.
• To develop and maintain client relationships and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients, agents and introducers.
• To maximize the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.
• To use the correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Desirable

• Working knowledge of case management systems.
• Computer and software literate with good keyboard skills.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage a high volume work load
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• A good legal knowledge and the ability to apply it as appropriate
• Experience in holding client meetings
• Experience in property, conveyancing and private client work
• Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure the firm’s success
• Minimum of at least 6 months PQE in a Residential Conveyancing Department

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Property and Conveyancing knowledge