A leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley and offices in Beckenham, Blackheath and Sidcup. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business. With teams specialising in the major areas of law we have a loyal client base which is ever growing.
We are seeking a robust Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/CILEX professional to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate, who is looking to take the next step in their career and who wishes to join a growing firm.
About the role:
* To provide clients with accurate, appropriate and up-to-date legal advice, including the following types of fee earning work:
o Sale and Purchase of freehold and leasehold property
o Landlord and Tenant transactions including granting and taking leases
o Acting for lenders and borrowers
* To establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients
* To undertake all related administrative tasks in accordance with company procedures, including
o Responding promptly to all enquiries from new and existing clients, fully completing client opening details on the relevant system
o Ensuring that clients receive required information in a timely manner
o Ensuring that all files contain the appropriate documentation relevant to the case
o Ensuring that all client data held on the case management system is accurate and up to date
o Closing matters in an efficient and timely manner, including following up all cases with client satisfaction questionnaires
* To communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a clear and accessible manner
* To achieve billing and time recording targets (where relevant)
* To maintain financial control of own ledgers with particular regard to cash flow control and ensuring short and long term profitability of the department
* To deal swiftly with client complaints in line with the departmental standards and the firm’s complaints procedure
* To participate in marketing and networking activities whether on a firm-wide, departmental or office basis
* To ensure the confidentiality of the firm’s and client’s documentation and information
* To adhere to company standards, policies and procedures at all times
* To adhere to GDPR/Data Protection Legislation and follow internal Information Security Protocols
* To contribute positively to departmental and firm-wide activities
* To undertake relevant training as required
* To comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct at all times
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
* educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent
* Qualified as a Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/CILEX
Experience
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fee earner in conveyancing department managing your own caseload
* Experience of delivering excellent customer care in a legal environment
Knowledge
* To have expert, up to date knowledge regarding residential property work
We offer an attractive salary and package. The candidate will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Other benefits include contribution to legal fees, death in service benefit, birthday off, Christmas bonus, profit share bonus, access to ‘cycle to work’ scheme, Medicash Health Plan to name a few.
We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr