Aberdein Considine are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Dyce office. The role will involve covering all aspects of residential conveyancing and providing general assistance to the legal team.

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
• 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 officeSubmitting offers on behalf of clients
• Dealing with clients within office and on the telephone to include arranging appointments for the solicitors in the office
• Keeping Client updated on their transactionScanning relevant file documents onto case management system, sending out Deeds, closing and shredding files
• Meet with clients to take relevant ID/witness client signatures on documentation

Requirements

ABOUT US:

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.

• 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
• 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 officeSubmitting offers on behalf of clients
• Dealing with clients within office and on the telephone to include arranging appointments for the solicitors in the office
• Keeping Client updated on their transactionScanning relevant file documents onto case management system, sending out Deeds, closing and shredding files
• Meet with clients to take relevant ID/witness client signatures on documentatio