Conveyancing Paralegal

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Conveyancing Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support across a variety of matters within the firm.

Based in our head office in Inverness, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth case progression and excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day progression of files, ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Draft, proof-read and format legal documents, correspondence and forms.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports, summaries and schedules.
• Prepare client engagement documentation, carry out ID/AML checks and manage onboarding.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and third parties, handling routine queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the firm’s case management system.
• Assist with diary management, scheduling, and coordinating meetings or signings.
• Support billing processes, including preparation of invoices and WIP updates.
• Ensure compliance with AML, GDPR, confidentiality and firm policies.
• Work with colleagues to improve working practices, procedures and templates

About you

We are looking for proactive and efficient individuals who thrive in a busy office environment, and are keen to join a well-established firm in Inverness.

Some of the key skills and experience we are looking for are:

Essential

• Paralegal qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience within a legal environment.
• Strong drafting skills, excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• A confident communicator with strong client care skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and case management systems.

Desirable

• Law Society of Scotland Accredited Paralegal (or working towards).
• Familiarity with LawWare.

Pay: £26,500.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person