Our Mission Statement

We will endeavour to be kind to our Clients, our co-workers and our colleagues. We will act in a warm, friendly, professional and respectful manner at all times. We will strive for excellence through training, guidance and support internally to create a well-balanced working environment. We will aim to provide our Clients with a lifetime of legal care by providing the best legal service possible.

Our Values

We are successful people. We focus on making a profit whilst striving for excellence.

We are positive people. We respect each other, we respect our clients and we reward great performance.

We get results. We do this by being disciplined, diligent and focused.

Respect
Commerciality
Positivity

Overview of the Position

You will be working with a dedicated Fee Earner on a 1-2-1 basis and will be part of a pro-active team, working within a forward thinking and progressive environment.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous Conveyancing experience at Conveyancing Assistant/Legal Assistant level
Excellent IT skills to include the use of Proclaim (training can be provided), Excel, Word. To be able to adapt to and use any software that the Company may wish you to use for the advancement of cases and the Company in an efficient manner
Excellent understanding of legal terminology
Good command of written and spoken English
Exceptional communication skills

Department Specific Requirements

The production of accurate finished work on time
The preservation of client confidentiality and to maintain professional standards at all times
To act in the best interest of the firm, undertaking tasks, and dealing with such matters as the firm may reasonably require from time to time
Ensuring compliance with the procedures as documented in the firm’s Staff Handbook
To comply with any task relating to the efficient operation of the practice upon the instructions of the file holder or principal

Job Specific Duties

Liaising with clients, providing updates and taking accurate messages
Obtaining title documentation and preparing Sale Contracts
Land registry searches
Dealing with any queries clients may have in relation to the conveyancing process
Working daily on a case management system
Dealing with ID and AML procedures
Updating and responding to any third-party queries
Organising files to ensure they are neat and presentable to anyone who needs access to the file
Ensuring anything on paper file is also reflected on the case management system
Meeting with clients and going through any kind of paperwork with them if required
Plus, any other duties as reasonably requested by Management

Job Specific Skills and Competencies/Personal Qualities

An excellent professional working manner and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and administration skills
Ability to work under pressure and remain focused
Ability to communicate on all levels and to maintain confidentiality of information at all times
Driven, organised and able to manage own workload
Ability to work flexibly with a positive attitude
To have the ability to work as a member of a team
Willingness to learn
Excellent time keeping
Conscientious and accountable

Please apply with your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

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