An exciting vacancy has arisen at our Leeds City Centre office for a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified up to one year PQE solicitor / Legal Executive who wishes to develop their career within a supportive, friendly, experienced and hard-working team.
The role involves dealing a wide range of commercial property matters, including freehold, leasehold, refinancing, deeds of variation, from file opening to completion.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in a commercial property department and be able to work accurately and efficiently, while delivering high standards of client care with the hope that they will take on more responsibility and variety of work as their knowledge and experience increases.
KEY TASKS
* Running a case load of client matters.
* Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client's initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
* Taking instructions from clients accurately and advising accordingly.
* Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
* Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
* Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
* Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures.
* Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
* Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.
KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL
* Confident communication skills.
* Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
* Strong technical knowledge to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.
* Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
* Works well under pressure.
* Time management & organisation.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as a team.
* Ability to prioritise your work and work remotely, as some of the working week will be working from home.
* Excellent client care skills.
* IT competent.
KNOWLEDGE
* Windows, Word and Excel.
* Solicitors Code of Conduct.
* Case Management System.
QUALIFICATION
* Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
* Commercial and Residential Property
* NQ – 1 year PQE.
Salary
The salary range for this role is dependent on experience. Please indicate both your current salary and salary expectations.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person