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FT Recruitment are supporting our client to recruit for a proactive and detail-oriented Conveyancing Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting property transactions from inception to completion, ensuring all legal processes are handled efficiently and accurately. Your enthusiasm for property law, combined with excellent organisational skills, will help facilitate smooth conveyancing procedures for clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise within a growing business. This is a full time (35 hours per week), office based position in Glasgow, offering great progression opportunities as the business grows. Responsibilities: • Assist solicitors and conveyancers in preparing and reviewing legal documents related to property transactions, including contracts, transfer deeds, and mortgage documentation, • Conduct property searches, including land registry and local authority searches, to gather essential information for transactions, • Coordinate with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication and document exchange, • Manage the progression of conveyancing files by monitoring deadlines, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and updating relevant parties regularly, • Handling your own case load and ensuring clients are kept updated frequently, • Prepare completion statements and assist in the settlement process to ensure timely transfer of funds and property ownership, • Maintain accurate records of all transaction documentation and correspondence in accordance with firm policies, • Support the team during client onboarding and provide exceptional service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally Skills & experience required: • 2+ years experience as a Paralegal within Conveyancing or Property is essential for this role, • A paralegal qualification is not essential for this role but is desirable, • Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and relevant legal procedures, • Proven experience in managing residential conveyancing transactions with end to end client support and handling your own case load being essential, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a busy environment, • Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in document preparation and data entry, • Effective communication skills to liaise confidently with clients, colleagues, and external parties, • Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a wider team and business across Scotland, • Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), • Knowledge of land registry systems, local authority searches, and mortgage procedures is essential, • A hardworking, driven and friendly character who is happy to learn and grow with the business as it expands

HF Scotland has grown into a multi site legal operation supporting some of the top 20 UK insurers alongside a wide range of commercial clients.\nAs the business continues to expand, it is seeking experienced Paralegals and Litigation Executives to join a high performing team and take the next step in their legal career.\nThe team is led by experienced Partners, including Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, with exposure to complex and high value litigation work across multiple practice areas.\nThis is a Hybrid Role\nKey Responsibilities\n Manage a varied litigation caseload using a structured case management system\n Handle a range of insurance litigation matters from instruction through to resolution\n Work across counter fraud, personal injury, including complex and catastrophic claims\n Manage motor claims, including credit hire disputes\n Support employers liability and public liability claims\n Assist with specialist matters including construction claims, product liability, and regulatory work\n Contribute to fatal accident inquiries, criminal proceedings, and cross border jurisdictional matters\n Review evidence, draft legal correspondence, and prepare pleadings\n Support Partners and Solicitors in case preparation for court proceedings\n Ensure accurate case progression and high quality client service delivery\nCandidate Requirements\nTo be successful in this Paralegal / Litigation Executive role, you will need:\n Experience managing a pre litigation or litigated caseload\n Background in insurance defence litigation or personal injury claims\n Experience handling high volume casework and third party claims\n Strong understanding of litigation procedures and case progression\n Ability to work effectively in a fast paced legal environment\n Strong problem solving, organisation, and analytical skills\n Proactive and motivated approach to workload management\n Ability to thrive within a collaborative legal team\nBenefits Package\n 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus holiday buy scheme\n Life insurance and income protection\n Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan\n Employee assistance programme and digital GP services\n Pension scheme\n Electric car scheme\n Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave\n Hybrid and flexible working options\n Discounted gym membership and employee discount hub\n Flu and eyecare vouchers

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for 2 Paralegals to join the legal team supporting the high-profile Emma Caldwell Inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced paralegals seeking meaningful public sector legal work within a fast-paced and high-profile environment. The legal team is led by the Solicitor to the Inquiry, supported by deputy solicitors and assistant solicitors. The successful candidates will work closely with assistant solicitors across a broad range of legal and evidential tasks. Key Responsibilitie: Support solicitors with document review, evidence management, witness statements, redaction, and hearing preparation Coordinate meetings, interviews, correspondence, and liaison with external stakeholders and core participants Maintain accurate records and document management systems while managing high volumes of sensitive information Provide administrative and legal support throughout all stages of the Inquiry, including during public hearingsEssential Skills & Experience: Previous paralegal or legal support experience within litigation, investigations, public inquiries, or similar environments (SCOTS LAW) Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of documentation accurately Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills Flexible, adaptable team player able to work in a fast-paced and evolving environmentContract Details: 12-mo...

Job Title: Legal Cashier Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE) Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Cashier to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal finance professional or someone with strong accounts experience looking to specialise within the legal sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the firms financial processes, in line with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Accurately allocate and post outlays to client matters in a timely manner, • Process and record all incoming funds, including banking of cheques and electronic receipts, • Manage and monitor outstanding fees, proactively liaising with third parties to ensure prompt recovery, • Execute electronic payments through online banking systems, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation at all times, • Review and verify fee earners payment requests, identifying discrepancies and returning for correction where necessary, • Check and reconcile expense accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation, • Process monthly payments to third parties, including medical experts, motor...

Job Title: Legal Cashier Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE) Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Cashier to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal finance professional or someone with strong accounts experience looking to specialise within the legal sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the firm’s financial processes, in line with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Accurately allocate and post outlays to client matters in a timely manner Process and record all incoming funds, including banking of cheques and electronic receipts Manage and monitor outstanding fees, proactively liaising with third parties to ensure prompt recovery Execute electronic payments through online banking systems, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorisation at all times Review and verify fee earners’ payment requests, identifying discrepancies and returning for correction where necessary Check and reconcile expense accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation Process monthly payments to third parties, including medical experts, motor engineering firms, and other suppliers Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with int...

Role - Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Location - Edinburgh Salary - £32,000 - £40,000 DOE Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal looking for your next opportunity? Do you want to join a growing firm with a strong reputation in the property market? Are you keen to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team? We are working with a firm who are continuing to grow its Residential Conveyancing team and is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join the team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious firm offering legal, property and financial services, with a strong focus on delivering high standards and building long-term client relationships. You will be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team environment where collaboration is encouraged and individual contribution is valued. This role offers a strong platform for progression within a well-established and expanding business. The Role The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while supporting clients through all aspects of the residential conveyancing process. Key responsibilities include: • Acting for clients purchasing new homes from housebuilders, as well as handling related sales where applicable • Taking client instructions and progressing missives within required timescales • Attending meetings and taking notes where required • Ensuring all client files are ke...

Service care solutions are working with the Office of the Advocate General. Are you an experienced litigation lawyer seeking a unique opportunity to work within the UK Government's Scottish legal team? We are currently recruiting a highly skilled HMRC Lawyer. This is a fantastic chance to develop your advocacy skills, work on high-profile cases, and contribute to important public service work. Job Overview: HMRC Lawyer As an HMRC Lawyer, you will be part of the Office of the Advocate General (OAG), responsible for representing HMRC in courts, tribunals, and appeals across Scotland. The role offers flexible working hours (5 days per week – 35 hours), with a focus on handling diverse cases in tribunals, Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and the Supreme Court. Candidate Responsibilities Represent HMRC in courts and tribunals across Scotland, including the Court of Session, Sheriff Court, and First Tier Tribunal. Provide high-quality legal advice on complex litigation cases including tax disputes and insolvency. Conduct advocacy in hearings, gaining or developing in-person litigation experience. Collaborate with internal teams and external authorities on litigation strategy, particularly in fraud investigations and enforcement actions such as Account Freezing Orders. Manage your own workload efficiently, working under tight deadlines, and delivering timely legal advice. Candidate Requirements Extensive litigat...

Job Title: Legal Cashier Team Lead Location: Glasgow/Edinburgh (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive, based on experience Our client is a well-established and reputable law firm based in Glasgow/Edinburgh, offering a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy Legal Cashier to join their finance team. This is a key role supporting the smooth operation of the cashiering function, ensuring full compliance with Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules, and deputising for the Senior/Head Legal Cashier when required Key Responsibilities: Deputise for the Senior/Head Legal Cashier during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service, oversight, and compliance. Provide guidance, support, and informal supervision to junior cashiering staff. Assist with workload allocation and prioritisation within the cashiering team to ensure efficiency and deadlines are met. Review and sign off transactions where appropriate, ensuring adherence to internal controls and procedures. Support the training and onboarding of new team members within the cashiering function. Escalate any compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies to senior management in a timely and appropriate manner. Support the day-to-day operations of the legal cashiering function, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure full compliance with the Law Society of Scotland Accounts Rules...

Contract type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Alderley Park, London Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 27 May 2026 We're looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our Group Legal team at Royal London. Acting as a trusted advisor to our Group People function, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic employment law support across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Group People Director, on high-impact projects and business-critical matters. As a modern mutual, Royal London is Purpose-led and you'll contribute to enabling the Group to achieve its Purpose through clear, commercial and pragmatic legal advice. • This is a senior role, to act as the legal advisor to the Group People Team, partnering on contentious matters, strategic initiatives, transformation and organisational change, as well as policy questions and other business as‑usual activity., • Provide expert employment law advice on contentious and non-contentious matters, including corporate and commercial transactions, complex grievances and employment tribunal claims., • Support key business projects, independently leading on employment‑related aspects and delivering pragmatic solutions., • Manage and interpret external legal advice, ensuring it is commercially relevant, cost‑effective and provides clear and actionable guidance., • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the Group, influencing at all levels and acting as a trusted business partner., • Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, tools and knowledge sharing within the team., • Exposure to complex and fast‑paced work, operating within the wider Group Legal team, composed of commercial, regulatory, pensions and corporate lawyers and reporting into the Legal Director., • Unique opportunity to work in a Purpose‑led modern mutual., • Qualified employment lawyer with proven ability to advise independently on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters in a commercial and solutions‑focused way., • Experience leading on projects and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in a fast‑paced, evolving environment., • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at senior level., • Confident drafting, negotiation and contract management experience., • Experience in financial services sector or another regulated environment and in‑house exposure are desirable., • Highly resilient, proactive and adaptable, with excellent judgment and emotional intelligence. We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long‑term savings and asset‑management products and services. Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. We're an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background #J-18808-Ljbffr

Paralegal – Residential Conveyancing.Edinburgh City Centre based | fully office-based role.Permanent | Full time hours | Monday to Friday.Salary up to £40,000 per annum + benefits (depending on relevant experience).Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with a leading Law firm based in Ed

Role - Residential Conveyancing Paralegal.Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.Salary - £32,000 - £40,000 DOE.Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal looking for your next opportunity?.Do you want to join a growing firm

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Residential Paralegal to join its Conveyancing team.

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced litigation Paralegal/Senior Paralegal to join their Legal Services Unit in Scotland.

Shoosmiths is looking for an entry-level Paralegal in Edinburgh to join their Litigation Services department.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need as a minimum: At least 3 years post‑qualified experience (PQE) as a solicitor in England & Wales, Scotland or another common‑law jurisdiction with a current practising certificate Demonstrable experience in contentious and/or advisory employment w

Search in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Residential Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have essential experience as a Paralegal, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment.

This role is an entry level position and we welcome applicants from those with direct experience but also those who may not meet all the criteria but have the relevant transferable skills and are seeking new opportunities to pursue a career as a Paralegal.

We are working with a law firm that is looking to add a team of paralegals to a current review project.

The role involves handling diverse Real Estate assignments, including reviewing leases and supporting transactions.

Were looking for a dedicated Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join our friendly and professional team.

Horwich Farrelly in Edinburgh is looking for experienced Paralegals and Litigation Executives to join their team.

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their Tier 1 Licensing department.

A reputable legal services firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to manage a caseload and support clients throughout the conveyancing process.

Your Experience A Paralegal or Senior Paralegal who is eager to advance their career Licensing experience is a plus but not mandatory Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied, fast-movi

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Paralegal to join their Real Estate Group. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow in the real estate sector.

As one of the firm’s largest divisions, we comprise apprentices, paralegals, managers and solicitors, working together to deliver world‑class service. The Role We are seeking a paralegal to join our Infrastructure, Projects and Energy (IPE) sub team.

A leading legal firm in Scotland seeks experienced employment lawyers for consultancy or contractor roles.

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their expanding Planning team.

A leading legal services firm in the UK is seeking a qualified Pensions Lawyer to join their flexible services bench.This role offers the chance to work on prestigious legal projects on a contractual basis.Candidates should have experience in pensions law and demonstrate strong technical and consult

A leading international law firm is seeking experienced in-house lawyers to join their WBD Advance InHouse team.

Our Real Estate Planning team are widely regarded as one of the best in the UK advising on some of the most iconic developments.Whether it is offshore wind farms located 40 kilometres out to sea, major residential schemes including garden villages and regeneration, new rail and road projects, airpor

A national law firm in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join their friendly team. The role includes managing high-value estates, dealing with trust administration, and maintaining client communication.

The ideal candidate will have a legal background and experience in private client or property law.

Personal Injury Paralegal – Edinburgh.An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded litigation team in Edinburgh, specialising in high-value and complex litigation matters.This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-value and sensitive claims, supporting expe

You’re a talented, confident lawyer seeking your next challenge. Qualified Lawyer with a strong academic background. In addition to the dedicated support you’ll receive from our Vario Account Management Team, you’ll benefit from access to our partners and client relationship teams, professiona

Previous Real Estate paralegal experience is relevant but not essential. As a member of the TST, you’ll undertake varied Real Estate assignments including:.

This role is an entry level position and we welcome applicants from those with direct experience but also those who may not meet all the criteria but have the relevant transferable skills and are seeking new opportunities to pursue a career as a Paralegal.

Paralegal - Residential Conveyancing.Edinburgh City Centre based fully office‑based role.Permanent full time hours Monday to Friday.Salary up to 40,000 per annum + benefits (depending on relevant experience).Search Consultancy are delighted to be working with a leading Law firm based in Edinburgh

Pinsent Masons is seeking an Advanced Delivery Team Lawyer (5–8 PQE) in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham.

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON is seeking a legal professional in Edinburgh to join its Real Estate Planning team.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in planning and infrastructure work and a legal qualification, with at least 5 years of post-admission experience.Responsibilities include managing

As one of the firm’s largest divisions, we comprise apprentices, paralegals, managers and solicitors, working together to deliver world‑class service. We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Restructuring team, supporting real estate finance transactions, predominantly for lenders in Scottish and

Frost Legal is seeking a Solicitor / Associate (3–5 PQE) to join their Rural Property team in either Aberdeen or Edinburgh.This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of transactions including sales and purchases of farms and estates, renewable energy developments, and agricultural

Service Care Solutions is seeking an HMRC Lawyer to represent HMRC in courts and tribunals across Scotland. Ideal candidates should have extensive litigation experience, particularly in civil cases related to tax or public sector matters.

A leading global law firm is seeking a Planning Associate/Senior Associate with 4+ years PQE to join their Planning and Public Law team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

If you're an in‑house lawyer ready for your next chapter, or a private practice lawyer looking to transition into in‑house work, we'd love to talk. We are looking to speak with commercial lawyers with between 3‑8 years of post‑qualification experience, ideally gained from working as in‑hou

Royal London is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our Group Legal team. Ideal candidates will be qualified employment lawyers with a strong ability to navigate complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be Scottish-qualified lawyers with 2–5 years PQE and experience in private and/or listed funds.