Job Description

Harding Evans are looking for an Associate Solicitor to join our Residential Conveyancing Department to contribute to the smooth running of the firm through working towards the goals of the business plan and your department and effectively manage staff within your area of responsibility.

The Main Duties are:

Departmental:

To continue achieving high levels of performance in carrying out the general responsibilities of an Associate Solicitor. Where appropriate effectively manage the other fee-earners and support staff in their department and workloads allocated thereto. Develop business initiatives to improve department workloads. To motivate and develop other fee-earners and support staff within their department and the firm generally. To attend external business activities events on a regular basis and with a target of 1 p/m. To sit on and actively participate in management meetings/sub committees if invited to do so. To support and assist the practice/accounts/personnel/marketing manager in the effective running of the department and firm generally. Be familiar with the practice business plan and carryout duties in a way consistent with achieving the goals of the business plan. To strengthen existing client relations and introduce new clients to the firm. To lead by example and act in a manner befitting the position at all times. To ensure a safe working environment in your area of responsibility To take responsibility for the following: Taking instructions from clients in person or on telephone Drafting letters and legal documents Checking Title documents to properties Liaising directly with other parties with enquiries/replies Undertaking searches with Local Authority, Land Registry etc. Reporting to clients with relevant information on their transaction and advising clients where necessary Attending upon clients to sign legal documents Drawing up completion statements Agreeing dates with all parties and exchanging Contracts Arranging the transfer of monies on completion Submitting Stamp Duty forms and registering documents at Land Registry Complying with Solicitors Account Rules and Rules of Professional Conduct of Solicitors Exercising high standards of client care at all times Management of own support staff/secretary if applicable Participation in marketing activities and active promotion of the Firm Financial control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures on own matters Ensuring confidentiality and security of Firm's and client's documentation and information Carrying out any other duties relevant to the position as and when required by the Partners of the Firm.
Business Development (Cardiff)

Development of Residential Conveyancing Dept within Cardiff and surrounding areas Development of client portfolio in Cardiff and surrounding areas Achieve target set for each financial year Conduct business development activities and attend appropriate events to promote and develop Departmental client portfolio.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Life insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person