Legal Assistant - Property

Description:

Legal Assistant - Property

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours a week

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience

Role Overview:

Ever had an interest in Legal but didn’t know how to start your career? Do you fancy a new challenge in a team and business looking to grow? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic invidual to join their busy residential conveyancing team.

Main Duties:

Assisting a Residential Property Lawyer
Efficient handling of a busy varied caseload including all types of residential conveyancing matters
Working as part of an experienced team and making a positive contribution
Meeting and getting to know clients and maintaining high levels of client service
Liaising with other agencies including estate agents, other parties’ solicitors, search agencies, mortgage lenders, brokers etc.
Maintaining high professional standards of competence and financial integrity
Keeping up to date with legal developments, including compliance with CQS and continuing professional and development requirements
Engaging in marketing activities to promote and develop the firm’s presence both locally and further afield
*2 years plus experience in a similar role is required*

Your Skills:

A desire to get it right first time, every time with good attention to detail
Efficient time management – you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Friendly persona and a good team player
High standard of computer literacy and ability to use a case management system
Your Qualities:

Knowledgeable
Proactive
Motivated
Flexible and reliable
Supportive
Benefits package:

Starting on 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension
Death in service 2 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Perkbox
Monthly Dress for the Day
Company flu vaccination vouchers
Interested? Call Annalisa on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)