Careers

Are you looking for a new opportunity based in East Fife with a friendly and supportive firm?

We are interested in hearing from potential recruits with experience working within a law firm, with a good eye for detail, and great organisational skills. We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist and people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply.  You could be just what we need!

Available Positions:

Conveyancing Administrator

Location: Leven

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Role
We are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Administrator to join our busy Residential Property team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our solicitors and paralegals in the smooth running of conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing conveyancing documentation and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls and emails
• Maintaining and updating digital files
• Supporting the wider property team with administrative tasks as required
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous administrative experience (property/conveyancing/legal office experience preferred)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work effectively in a team and manage a varied workload
• A proactive and professional approach

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within the firm
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Modern offices in a convenient East Fife location
• Commitment to ongoing training and development

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to cforbes@innesjohnston.co.uk. Informal enquiries are also welcome.

Conveyancing Solicitor / Paralegal

Innes Johnston is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Solicitor or Paralegal.  The ideal candidate will already have experience working in this area and handling their own caseload. The role will be based in Fife and involve working as part of a team, alongside a number of friendly and experienced colleagues. The successful applicant will have experience in dealing with residential purchases, sales and remortgages.

The salary offered will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Increased annual leave allocation line with length of service
• Pension
• Enhanced sick pay
• Friendly working environment

The role will be based in either Leven, Glenrothes or Kirkcaldy.

Hours of work will ideally be Monday-Friday from 9 am until 5 pm but we are open to flexible working arrangements, and would consider applicants looking to work Part-time/reduced hours.

Qualifications
– Excellent communication skills
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
– Strong organisational and time management abilities
– Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
– Prior experience in this area

Send your CV and letter to: cforbes@innesjohnston.co.uk

NQ Solicitor

Innes Johnston is looking to recruit a newly qualified Solicitor for our busy offices.