An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join my clients growing team based in their Ilkley offices.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant in the property team you will be responsible with supporting the fee earners with full administrative support.
Main Accountabilities
* Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using the case management system Proclaim, in line with the firms standards and regulatory requirements.
* Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation.
* Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required.
* Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation.
* Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our Client Charter.
* Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.
* Responsibility for ordering property searches and carrying out of necessary client ID checks.
* Preparation and oversight of exchanges and completions, under the supervision and instruction of the Fee Earner.
* Land Registry management – registering completed properties and following up as necessary.
* Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers.
* Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required.
Skills & Experience
* Verbal communication: The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner.
* Written communication: The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with accurate grammar and punctuation, in a tone which upholds the professional image and brand of the firm.
* Organisational ability: The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently.
* Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and the case management system, Proclaim.
* Teamwork: The ability to treat colleagues with respect, and to be supportive and positive in the workplace in order to contribute to a friendly working atmosphere.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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