Legal Assistant - Dyce

Aberdein Co; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Conveyancing Department. This role includes covering residential conveyancing and assisting with Wills and Powers of Attorney. Ideal candidates will have National 5 or Higher qualifications and the ability to prioritize their workload effectively within a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover all aspects of residential conveyancing.
• Assist with Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Open Purchase Files on Visual Files.

Skills

Confidentiality

Ability to prioritise workload

Experience dealing with customers / clients

Knowledge of cashroom procedures

Education

National 5 / Higher qualifications

Job description

Aberdein Considine are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Conveyancing Department in Dyce.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for covering all aspects of residential conveyancing and providing general assistance to the legal team. As well as assisting with Wills and Powers of Attorney.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening Purchase Files on Visual Files/Preparing Quotations/TOB’s/Offers/typing missive letters/completing Money Laundering/importing documents onto case management system
• Logging offers on Sale Files, requesting searches and redemption statements, importing documents onto case management system
• Opening Discharge Files on Visual Files, preparing Discharge for sending to lender (electronically or in paper format) and registering with Registers of Scotland
• Carrying out Money Laundering checks on clients, including source of funds verification and use of the system Amiqus
• Maintain files post settlement i.e. chasing outstanding documents, sending out documents to clients, Lenders and Solicitors and liaising with conveyancers re file issues
• Drafting Wills and Powers of Attorneys, registering Powers of Attorney with the Office of Public Guardian, logging Wills in our Deed Store
• Registering documentation with Registers of Scotland
• Preparing Fee Notes and tracking fees paid
• Dealing with legal and title deed enquiries received in the office
• Dealing with clients within office and on the telephone to include arranging appointments for the Solicitors in the office
• Keeping clients updated on their transaction
• Scanning relevant file documents onto case management systems, sending out Deeds, closing and shredding files
• Meet with clients to take relevant ID/witness client signatures on documentation

Qualifications

• National 5 / Higher qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Experience dealing with customers / clients
• Knowledge of cashroom procedures

Knowledge

• Knowledge of using computer systems
• Ability to work on own initiative