Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs approximately 300 people across 20 offices.
We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.
Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.
Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced conveyancing assistant (12+ months experience in sales and purchase) to join our busy property team at our Huddersfield office.
As a key part of the role is inputting data and preparing legal documents, the ability to work accurately and follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work is essential. We pride ourselves on our professional and friendly client care and the successful candidate will be client focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ison Harrison offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress your career.
Key Tasks
1. Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents
2. Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
3. Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries
4. Ordering searches
5. Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
6. Setting up completions
7. Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
8. Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
9. Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible
10. Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving
11. General administration duties for the office and firm
Key Skills – Essential
1. Proficient IT skills
2. Literate and numerate
3. Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team
4. Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
5. Ability to work under pressure
6. Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
7. A flexible and adaptable approach to work
8. Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.
Experience – Essential
1. Experience in a similar fast-paced role
2. 12+ months experience in conveyancing
Salary
The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.
Location
60 John William St, Huddersfield HD1 1ES
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
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