We are seeking applications from Legal Secretaries/Assistants ideally with at least 1 years’ experience to effectively assist Fee Earners with Residential Conveyancing matters.
Skills/Qualities Required
* Effective administration, organisation, and communication skills.
* Good time management.
* The ability to work under pressure.
* A caring and empathetic approach towards both clients and colleagues.
* Motivated and proactive.
* Attention to detail.
* Teamwork and cooperation.
Main Duties
Work alongside a trainee solicitor and senior conveyancer to:
* Attend upon clients and others to take instructions and information.
* Type dictated letters, documents, and notes.
* Order searches on properties.
* Obtain ID from clients and complete ID checks.
* Liaise with third parties such as estate agents, solicitors, management companies.
* Advise clients and keep them informed throughout the duration of their matter.
* Undertake post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
* Assist with general matter progression.
* General administration duties such as scanning post onto the system.
* Flexibility to work at any other office and assist other Fee Earners, as and when required.
Salary and Holidays
The salary for this role is up to £24,500 per annum depending on experience.
Annual holiday entitlement in a full calendar year is 20 days, increasing yearly to 25 days by 5 years’ service. This is in addition to bank holidays and an extra 3 days to be used between Christmas and New Year.
Benefits
* Paid sick leave, dependant’s leave, and birthday leave.
* Health benefit with Medicash, which new starters can join after 6 months’ service.
* Staff discount on Wills & LPAs and Residential Conveyancing, eligible for after 6 months’ service.
* Staff wellbeing and social events.
* Different opportunities for reward and recognition throughout the year including a Bonus Policy, Employee Referral Programme, Employee Recognition, and a Client Care Quarterly Reward.
* Formal performance review process.
* Annual salary and bonus review in June of each year