Job Description

\xc2\xa345k - 65k per year + Benefits

Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for a Conveyancer/Solicitor on behalf of our client based in Luton, Beds.

The ideal candidate will have the Legal Practice Course (LPC) postgraduate qualification and/or experience within residential conveyancing.

Essential Attributes:

• Strong academic ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear written and oral communication;
• A demonstrable interest in law;
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and present information clearly and precisely;
• Self-motivation with the ability to be a self-starter and work independently or within a team;
• Proven IT skills, including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Valid driving licence would be an advantage.

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Working alongside solicitors and partners with the day-to-day running of their case load;
• Conducting initial interviews with clients in order to obtain sufficient information such that the solicitors in the departments can provide advice in an efficient manner;
• Being the first point of contact for clients contacting the departments and directing enquiry calls accordingly;
• Undertaking legal research;
• General ad hoc administrative duties including but not limited to answering calls, filing, copying, opening/closing files, booking telephone and zoom appointments;
• The production of documents and correspondence
• Attending to clients and others, both on the telephone and in person as required by the solicitors in department;
• Management of solicitors\xe2\x80\x99 diaries, including scheduling of appointments, arranging meetings, organising travel as appropriate;
• Setting up new files accurately and speedily on instruction including carrying out conflict and ID checks;
• Inputting details on the firm\xe2\x80\x99s database (ALB) and updating as and when required;
• Ensure all files are Lexcel compliant and management of money laundering checks and keeping the associated records;
• Assisting in the smooth running of the administrative support across all departments.

Hours: 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday

• Department \xe2\x80\x93 Residential Conveyancing
• Reporting to \xe2\x80\x93 Partner, Residential Conveyancing

Salary: \xc2\xa345,000 pa to \xc2\xa365,000 pa (negotiable) depending on experience + benefits

Interested? Please call Anne Marie on 01727 864777 or email CV to

Newstaff Employment Services