ROLE: New Business Administrator
LOCATION: Lincoln
SALARY: National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage
HOURS: 08:45-17:15, Monday to Friday
BENEFITS:
* 33 days’ inclusive of bank and other public holidays
* 3% employer pension contribution on whole salary
* Life Assurance scheme at 3x annual salary
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* Generous employee sickness allowance
* Client and employee referral schemes (up to £2000)
* 25% discount on some legal services
* Collaborative and inclusive work culture
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP/Cash Plan) offering access to face-to-face counselling, 24/7 telephone and video GP consultations, digital physiotherapy, discounted gym memberships and cashback towards healthcare, travel, and shopping costs
* Social committee and events
ROLE:
We have a fabulous opportunity for a confident and capable individual to work alongside our departmental manager to support the dynamic Conveyancing Team. This exciting, fast-paced role is suited to someone with excellent interpersonal, time management, and organisational skills, and is a great opportunity for those looking to start within the legal sector.
The role will include but is not limited to:
* Liaising with various stakeholders of the Firm, including clients, banks, building societies, and estate agents.
* Taking instructions from clients, sending quotes, and following up.
* Providing general administrative support.
* Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding sensitive and legal matters.
* Assisting with document preparation, photocopying, scanning, and document distribution.
All applicants should have Maths and English GCSEs at grade A-C or levels 4-9. No previous experience is necessary for this role as full training will be provided but a positive attitude and a proactive, strong work ethic is essential.
ABOUT YOU:
The ideal candidate will have:
* An interest in conveyancing and/or experience
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* High degree of IT literacy
* Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Confidence in communicating at different levels
* Experience within a sales environment
ABOUT US:
Here at Sills, we pride ourselves on not treating our clients or staff as just a number. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community across our firm and departments. We are one of the leading solicitors' firms in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottingham, and Northampton, offering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. With 18 offices, we seek diverse individuals with a wide range of skills and backgrounds to add value to our organization and help us deliver award-winning services. We embrace diversity in characteristics, experiences, and outlooks within our workplace and communities.
You will work alongside some of the region’s top lawyers, combining legal expertise with excellent client service. Our Family Department recently won the prestigious Children Law Team of the Year award at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards. Additionally, The Legal 500 ranks Sills & Betteridge LLP as a Leading Firm, with many team members recognized in tiers one, two, and three, including Top Tier Status, Leading Individuals, Recommended Lawyers, and Next Generation Partners. We are also recognized for our commitment to creating a great workplace through outstanding audits, training provider nominations, access to the legal profession initiatives, and our 'One to Watch' status with the Top 200 Companies in the UK.
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