Residential Paralegal


Company:	Cross Resourcing LTD
Salary:	Competitive Salary + Benefits
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are delighted to be supporting a respected legal firm with the recruitment of a Paralegal to join its specialist Private Wealth Property team in Edinburgh.

This is a key role supporting residential conveyancing matters across Scotland, including sales, title transfers, discharges of standard securities and associated property documentation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an organised and detail-focused Paralegal to support two practising solicitors with residential conveyancing transactions from application through to completion.

The role would suit someone confident dealing directly with clients, managing documentation and helping to maintain high service standards across a busy property team.

Key Responsibilities

- Support residential house sale processes from application to completion.

Prepare correspondence, LBTT drafts, registration forms and conveyancing documentation.

- Order legal reports, plans reports and associated property searches.

- Liaise with solicitors, legal support colleagues and clients to maintain service standards.

- Prepare monthly and quarterly transaction status reports.

- Attend relevant CPD, training and networking events where required.

- Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the supervising solicitor.

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