Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents are looking to recruit a front of house Receptionist/Legal Administrator to join our residential conveyancing team at our brand new Head Office at 138-142 St Johns Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AY.
The full-time role is an excellent opportunity to join one of Edinburgh’s top firms. Neilsons are the Residential Property Team of the Year 2020, 2021,2022 and 2023, and Scottish Agency of the Year 2024.
Ideally, we are looking for individuals with at least 1 years’ experience of working in a Solicitor Estate Agency.
Main duties and responsibilities involve:-
- Answer incoming telephone calls as the first point of contact for client enquiries.
- Assist with off-street enquiries.
- Assist with incoming email enquiries and mail.
- Maintain property displays and update them when properties sell/new properties come on the market
- Instruct legal searches
- Assist solicitors with general correspondence and documents as required using dictation transcription equipment
- Assist solicitors with deeds registration and LBTT submissions
- File management, including storage and archiving
- Office administration including petty cash, stationery, key logging, supplies
- Assist solicitors with ID checks and law society compliance, as well as Anti-Money Laundering checks
- Filing, scanning and photocopying
- Any other ad hoc requirements as advised by the team
Essential Skills and Attributes:-
- Highly organised and client driven with good attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work to critical deadlines and effectively time manage workload
- IT and confident typing skills
- Interest in conveyancing and the property market
- Team player willing to go the extra mile
Salary: Commensurate with experience
If you are looking for a move to a Firm which recognises talent and commitment, and you have the necessary skill set, we want to hear from you.
To apply for this opportunity, please send your current CV and a covering letter.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,500.00 per year
Experience:
- Reception or administration: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person