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Exciting opportunities currently available at Neilsons:

Trainee Compliance Administrator

Following continued expansion, Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents are looking to recruit a Trainee Compliance Administrator to join our Residential Conveyancing team at our Head Office at 138 St Johns Road, Edinburgh EH12 8AY.

The full-time role is an excellent opportunity to join one of Edinburgh’s top firms. No other Solicitor Estate Agent has won more awards for excellence.

Main duties and responsibilities involve:-

• Assist solicitors with ID checks and law society compliance, as well as Anti-Money Laundering checks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance checks and actions taken
• Ensure that all files and documents are stored and managed in line with data protection laws
• Filing, scanning and photocopying
• File management, including storage and archiving
• 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 to Suzie Johnstone, Anti-Money Laundering Officer.

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Trainee Solicitor

Following continued expansion, multi-award winning Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents are looking to recruit a full-time Trainee Solicitor who will join our growing team at our Head Office at 142 St John’s Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AY.

The role is an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Solicitor to join one of Edinburgh’s top firms and full training will be provided.

Main duties and responsibilities involve:-

Conveyancing:-

• Exposure to assisting the conveyancing team in regard to all aspects of residential conveyancing work, notably:- sales, purchases, discharges, transfers of title, re-mortgages and equity work;
• Attending to post settlement registration and compliance obligations
• Preparation of tax submissions;
• Preparation of legal documents;
• Ensuring clients receive a first class service throughout their conveyancing transaction;
• Exposure to business development and the furtherance of existing business relationships;

Essential Skills and Attributes:-

• Strong academic record.
• Highly organised and process driven with good attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and dedicated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work to critical deadlines and effectively time manage workload.
• IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office Suite – full training will be given on our systems.

Salary:  In accordance with Law Society of Scotland trainee salary guidelines.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your current CV and covering letter to Claire Corrieri, Partner.

No agencies please.

Legal Cashier

Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents – one of the top selling firms in the ESPC – are currently recruiting a Legal Cashier to help contribute towards the daily operation of an efficient and effective cash room service, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and integrity of data are maintained at all times. In addition, ensuring all Law Society Accounting rules are adhered to.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a minimum of 2 year’s cashroom experience.

Essential skills:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent internal and external working relationships.
• Team player.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to multi task and a flexible approach to work.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of MS applications.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• You will report to the Head Cashier.
• Partnering with departmental heads and fee earners on client accounts including balances and debtor balances.
• Manage bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Responsibility for billing including drafting and processing fees, amendments of fees, credit notes.
• Reviewing and approving banking transactions through a bespoke database & online baking platform
• Production and distribution of periodic and adhoc reports.
• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures and controls.
• Induction and on-boarding of new clients.
• Adherence with internal and external regulations, compliance and AML.

It is not possible to cover all the duties and responsibilities that may arise from time-to-time and this job description should not, therefore, be seen as exhaustive.

This is a full time position and full training will be given.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Commensurate with experience

To apply for this role please submit your current CV and covering letter by email to David Paterson, Head Cashier.

Strictly no agencies.

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Paralegal