Days: Monday – Friday
Office Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
Salary: £26,000.00 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: Head of Conveyancing
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, greeting visitors, and communicating with solicitors and 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.
Qualifications & Training
* Law Degree.
Experience
* Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment.
Qualities and Attitudes
* Communication skills: Ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with a wide range of people, from barristers and solicitors to their clients.
* 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: Ability to work collaboratively with clients, lawyers, and other legal secretaries.
* Strong sense of discretion.
* Courteous and professional demeanor.
* Ability to cope well under pressure.
* Ability to work towards a monthly target.
Knowledge
* Proficiency in MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone, etc.).
* Understanding of legal terminology, regulations, and court system (full training will be provided).
Office Locations
Hereford Office
4 Coldnose Road, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6JL
Bristol Office
Finzels Reach, Generator Building, Bristol, BS1 6BX
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