Job Description

Conveyancing Assistant

Christchurch

Salary dependent on experience

Our well-established client is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team at their Christchurch office.


The main purpose of this role will be to provide direct support to one of the Partners within the Residential Conveyancing Team.

Ideal candidate:

Will have previous knowledge of the Residential Conveyancing Process is essential.


Someone who is IT literate and confident in learning new processes


Will be consistently friendly and approachable


Enjoys working as part of a team, helping and supporting others


Has the ability to work calmly, even under pressure


Takes personal pride in their work and responsibility for issues


Maintains appropriate client contact

Essential skills, attributes and experience:

Previous Legal Secretarial/PA background in Residential Conveyancing


Case Management experience


Digital dictation experience


Ability to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and in writing


Minimum GCSE level qualification


Excellent organisational skills


Ability to communicate effectively at all levels


Ability to adapt and respond to changes


Ability to self-motivate


Shows initiative


Attention to detail, required to be methodical, systematic and organised


Returns client calls and maintains client contact appropriately

Benefits:

Free or subsidised parking available to all


Enhanced maternity pay for qualifying staff


Flexible working hours


Private healthcare


Performance related bonus for qualifying staff


Recruitment incentive of 2,500 or 500


Support for professional training - including some funding and time off for study where applicable


Mobile phones for qualifying staff


Discounted legal fees


Regular social events