Evening & Weekend Property Sales Assistant (Part-Time)
Looking to sack your boss or simply looking for a new exciting career move – then look no further than award winning solicitors and estate agents McEwan Fraser Legal. At McEwan Fraser Legal our goal is “Thinking Differently” and we are committed to providing opportunities for people who share our same drive, determination and enthusiasm in offering first-class customer service. If you feel you have the right qualities to succeed in this innovative, forward-thinking environment we are keen to speak with you.
Due to the continued growth of our business across Scotland we are looking for a number of positions including Lawyers, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Property Valuers and Photographers. You will find a selection of our advertised vacancies below, however, we are more than happy to accept speculative applications if you feel you would be an ideal fit for McEwan Fraser Legal. Some positions offer flexible working hours including evening and weekend work.
Please simply complete an application form (which can be downloaded here) and email us with your CV, or call us for a confidential conversation about the fantastic opportunities available.
McEwan Fraser Legal, an award-winning Solicitor and Estate Agency, is a dynamic, modern company. With an array of various respected industry awards under our belt, we are highly innovative and known for our emphasis on providing exceptional customer service. We deal with residential and commercial property sales as well as having a robust legal department specialising in conveyancing, private client, family law and litigation.
Due to continued client demand, we are currently looking for an Evening & Weekend Property Sales Assistant to join us in our Edinburgh Head Office on a permanent, part-time basis including evening and weekend weekly shifts.
If you’ve ever been told you’re a great listener and you enjoy dealing with people, this is an ideal opportunity. As an added bonus, you will gain valuable, hands-on Property experience in this fast-paced role. McEwan Fraser Legal is known for its innovation, rapid expansion and internal promotions so this opportunity could lead to future career opportunities within the Company.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Acting as initial point of contact for general property enquiries and viewing requests
- Liaising with clients and buyers via telephone and email
- Promoting McEwan Fraser Legal’s range of services
- Making referrals for property, financial and legal advice
- Obtaining feedback from viewers regarding property viewings
- Updating Property Sales Negotiators regarding activity on their clients’ properties
- Following up Home Report and Schedule requests
- Updating electronic client files on bespoke software system
- General admin duties as required
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
- Polite, informative and empathetic to clients’ needs
- Confident telephone manner with at least 6 months’ experience in a role that primarily involved telephone contact
- Proven sales and customer service experience
- Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-moving, target-driven team environment
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Multi-tasking ability with capability to maintain accuracy
- Proficiency in all Microsoft packages
- Assertive, positive attitude
- Problem-solving initiative
Candidates who demonstrate the ability to put customers first, a flair for sales, and a willingness to learn about the property industry will thrive and progression opportunities abound.
We have permanent, part-time opportunities available with working hours over evenings and weekends.
There may be the opportunity to work flexible additional shifts if appropriate, however, this is not a requirement nor are the hours guaranteed.
Salary will be negotiable depending upon the level of transferable experience.
To apply, please submit the following information:
- Completed application form
- CV in Word or PDF format, or access to a shared OneDrive or Google Drive file
- Brief covering letter or email stating how your skills meet the requirements of the position as well as your preference for full or part-time hours (if part-time is appropriate, please include the hours you would ideally be looking to work)
All the above information should be submitted to our Human Resources department at recruitment@mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk