Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
Days: Monday – Friday
Reports to: Head of Conveyancing
Salary: £26,000 – £65,000 (dependant on experience)
Summary of position:
Acts on behalf of and gives legal advice to private and commercial clients under the supervision of the Head of Conveyancing. Progressing files by performing a variety of duties, including drafting legal correspondence, answering phones and greeting visitors and communicating with solicitors, clients.
Primary Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with clients
* Attend conferences with clients.
* Carry out file reviews and Risk Assessments.
* Efficiently and proactively communicate with clients, buyer and seller Solicitors, Estate Agents, Financial Advisors and HM Land Registry.
* Progress transactions promptly.
* Adhere to deadlines.
Qualifications & Training
* Law Degree
Experience
* Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment.
Qualities and Attitudes
* Communication skills: You will be working with a wide range of people, from barristers and solicitors to their clients, so the ability to communicate well and in a professional manner is essential.
* Written communication skills: excellent spelling and grammar. A high level of written English.
* Attention to detail: high level of accuracy when preparing legal documents or filling out forms and statements.
* Teamwork: able to work with clients, lawyers, and other legal secretaries.
* Strong sense of discretion.
* Courteous and professional demeanour.
* Demonstrate that they can cope well under pressure.
* Ability to work towards a monthly target.
Knowledge
* MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone etc)
* Legal terminology, regulations and court system, although full training will be given
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Conveyancing Solicitor - Bristol Office
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