This is a great opportunity to join our growing and dynamic firm where you will be made to feel part of the team immediately, have an opportunity to progress your career while helping to shape the direction of the department with the full support of those around you.
Due to the growth of our Conveyancing team, we have a fantastic opportunity for a full time legal assistant to join our friendly team. This role will provide a high level of support to our Solicitors and other team members in the provision of an efficient, personal and professional service at all times, ensuring that business objectives are achieved.
We are looking to recruit a candidate with experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in Conveyancing. The right candidate will be able to deliver their responsibilities to a high standard and operate in a fast-paced team with the aim of becoming an integral and invaluable part of that team.
Responsibilities:
1. Client contact – making and receiving calls, dealing efficiently with enquiries, communicating politely, effectively and in line with our client care policy.
2. Correspondence – preparing and managing all forms of correspondence, including letters and emails, along with inbound and outbound post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.
3. Assisting with transactions – corresponding with third parties, completing delegated tasks, ordering property searches, downloading documents from the Land Registry, preparing completion statements and invoices.
4. Maintain high professional standards – confidence, confidentiality and integrity.
Skills:
1. Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, including Microsoft Teams.
5. Communicate effectively and courteously, conveying information accurately.
6. Work calmly and accurately under pressure.
7. An ability to prioritise tasks.
8. Willingness and ability to learn new technology.
9. Self-managed, organised and a high level of initiative.
10. Integrity to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
11. A ‘Can Do’ and dynamic attitude.
Company benefits include:
* Entitlement to profit share after 6 months
* Opportunity to bring in ideas and influence the success of the company by being an employee owner
* Generous Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank holidays and the ability to carry forward unused holiday
* Extra holiday at Christmas - 3 days extra holiday, to be taken over the Christmas period when our office closes
* Employee Assistance Programme - health plan where you can claim back the cost of treatment for you and your children including dental, opticians, flu jab, specialist consultations and diagnostics as well as complementary and alternative therapies, with access to Virtual GP and prescription service for peace of mind
* Generous discounts on legal fees across all our departments
* Access to free advice, support and confidential counselling 24/7
* Company Pension Scheme with Nest Pensions
* Career development and progression plans for all team members, including study leave and funding for qualifications
* In-house training & courses
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Office gym
* Birthday presents and company social events each quarter, company funded Christmas party and more
* Company social events
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