Trainee Solicitor

Job Description

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.
• 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 – clairecorrieri@neilsons.co.uk