Poole Alcock LLP are a leading firm of solicitors providing a broad spectrum of specialist and general legal services throughout Cheshire. As a service organisation with a team of over 150 people, including 21 partners, we recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset. Poole Alcock is an equal opportunities employer and intends to treat everyone equally regardless of disability, race, sexual orientation, age or marital status We are always keen to hear from driven and committed people.
Due to continued growth within the firm a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new team member to join our busy New Enquiry Team.
The role is a fast paced role which requires you to build relationships with clients and ensure they have a positive welcome to the firm. You will be the first contact clients have with the firm so you must be able to show a high level of customer service in line with the firm’s ‘Committed to Excellence’ promise.
This role reports to Marsha Pearson, Partner.
You will work at the heart of the firm selling legal services to new and existing clients and referrers. To promote the firm’s commitment to providing an excellent service.
Knowledge or experience around legal services or related services would be beneficial for this role.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:-
Team Player
Excellent telephone manner
Desire to exceed client expectations
Skilled in the use of IT
Be organised with good time management
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow instructions
Self-motivation
Good use of initiative
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to handle complex information
Ability to communicate with people at all levels
Respect for confidential information
Positivity and enthusiasm
Benefits package includes:
Competitive salary
20 days per annum annual leave plus statutory bank holidays. Additionally, the firm ordinarily closes between Christmas and New Year albeit the firm reserves the unfettered right to withdraw this additional leave as required by business needs. You will also get an extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Entitlement to join the company pension scheme.
Entitlement to participate in the firm’s cash healthcare scheme.
Staff incentive scheme
Key Accountabilities:
To be the first point of contact for new enquiries, providing an excellent first impression with the goal of converting every new enquiry into a new client instruction.
To follow up on all new enquiries received throughout the firm to convert enquiries.
To collaborate with colleagues throughout the firm to ensure efficiency of new enquiry handling, follow up activity and accuracy of data
To actively seek to create positive working relationships with colleagues across all offices and departments.
To accurately record all new enquiry and conversion data and to monitor ongoing accuracy of data provided, amending and updating where required.
To ensure up to date knowledge of the various departments, including staffing, locations and services offered
To seek out opportunities with existing clients who have a need for further legal services, upselling and co-ordinating contact with relevant legal teams.
Administration of client satisfaction
Listen to and empathise with clients in order to resolve any issues they have faced and to leave them with a positive impression of the firm.
Escalate any client care issues to line manager
To have a good understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct Chapter 1 and Lexcel standards relating to client care
Maintaining up to date and accurate client contact records and databases
To utilise various case management systems and databases (including but not limited to Leap, Redview & Perfect Portal) to manage/update prospective client, client and referrer contact data and communication records
Other candidate Information
The role will be based at our Northwich office in Cheshire but there will be a contractual requirement to work at any of our Cheshire offices.
Conveyancing experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
Sales experience desirable
Any offer is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory reference, a basic DBS check, Social Media Check, Employee Credit Check, Sanctions Check and a check with our Regulatory Body
Poole Alcock is an equal opportunities employer and intends to treat everyone equally regardless of disability, race, sexual orientation, age or marital s