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Evelyn Moir

Linlithgow

Summary

Hardworking and self-motivated professional with over 10 years' experience in the property sector. Skilled in managing and taking full responsibility for own varied caseloads, ensuring deadlines and client needs are consistently met. 4 years PQE.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Associate

Boyd Legal
Edinburgh
05.2023 - Current
  • Assist with daily operations as part of the Management team since August 2024. Responsible for team targets. Completed interviews and aided in hiring new staff members.
  • Collaborate with estate agents, solicitors and mortgage lenders to ensure that transactions are completed on time.
  • Managed heavy caseloads, maintaining exceptional attention to detail under pressure.
  • Identified potential risks in each case and completing risk assessments as necessary.
  • Responsible for drafting, signing and checking missives for the team.

Property Solicitor

Ennova Law
Edinburgh
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Advised clients on property law matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
  • Provided strategic advice and support to commercial and residential clients with regards to all aspects of conveyancing.
  • Responsible for selling plots for a number of different developers.
  • Completed review of all conveyancing legal templates and created new templates - including missives, dispositions, discharges, basic title notes to improve efficiency.
  • Performed due diligence for AML.
  • Provided support in drafting reviewed contracts, leases, and other legal documents related to property transactions for the Commercial team when required.


Paralegal and Trainee solicitor

Gilson Gray
Edinburgh
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Commenced role as Paralegal, subsequently offered a Traineeship which was solely based in an exceptionally busy Residential Conveyancing Department.
  • Responsible for own caseload, upwards of 60 files.
  • Completed conveyancing for sales, purchases, transfer of titles and re-mortgages from beginning to completion.
  • Complete AML and source of funds requirements for all clients.
  • Drafting, negotiating and issuing missives.
  • Reviewing and noting titles including Sasine Titles.
  • Reorganized New Business Team to ensure a smoother transfer to the Conveyancing Team. Developed strong relationships with estate agents and mortgage advisors to ensure steady flow of referrals.
  • Trained all new starts on the case system and Amiqus ID.

Paralegal, Senior Negotiator and Team Leader

Mov8 Real Estate
Edinburgh
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided valuable support for 3 case managers, which included drafting dispositions, discharges, standard securities and COT's. Registering dispositions and standard securities.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, estate agents and solicitors on behalf of case managers.

Senior Negotiator and Team Leader (Jan 2017 - Sep 2017)

  • Promoted from Negotiator within 3 months.
  • Managed portfolio of clients ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Twice beating record for number of 5 star reviews.
  • Responsible for dealing with any clients complaints within estate agency team.
  • Managed closing dates and advised clients of offers received.

Leasing manager

Martin & Co
Aberdeen
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Commenced role as summer placement and subsequently promoted to Leasing Manager after degree completion.
  • Achieved financial and KPI targets monthly despite challenging economic conditions.
  • Advised landlords on legal requirements for leasing properties.
  • Drafted leases and landlord agreements to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborated with property managers to prepare properties for new tenants and facilitate smooth transitions.

Education

Diploma in Professional Legal Practise - Law

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2017 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Legal documentation preparation
  • Composure under pressure
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly organised
  • Outstanding client care

Timeline

Associate

Boyd Legal
05.2023 - Current

Property Solicitor

Ennova Law
11.2021 - 05.2023

Paralegal and Trainee solicitor

Gilson Gray
01.2018 - 11.2021

Diploma in Professional Legal Practise - Law

University of Edinburgh
09.2017 - 06.2018

Paralegal, Senior Negotiator and Team Leader

Mov8 Real Estate
08.2017 - 12.2018

Leasing manager

Martin & Co
01.2013 - 01.2017
Evelyn Moir