Job Description

The Firm

A dynamic multi-office practice who provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the UK. Recognising that employees are our greatest asset, we invest in training and development programmes and provide a working environment, which is both supportive and challenging. Blending traditional values of personal and cost-effective advice with a modern and fresh approach we have achieved numerous accreditations and awards. Offering great career prospects and competitive salary, we are now seeking a Conveyancing Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

1. To assist the Conveyancing Department with varying administrative tasks

2. To use initiative and prepare correspondence and legal documents under supervision

3. To take client calls and calls to other professionals and provide information and updates as requested and directed

4. To utilise the firms case management systems within the limit of their ability as requested by their supervisor.

5. To open and close files.

6. To answer the telephones promptly, taking messages and following up where necessary in a pro-active manner.

Person Specification Essential Skills & qualifications

A good level of education. Competent typing ability. Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications especially Word. Have excellent organisational and communication skills. Desirable Skills & qualifications Have an in depth understanding of the legal secretary role and administration process within the profession.
Knowledge and experience of working in a busy Conveyancing department

Personal Attributes

Be reliable and diligent, with good attention to detail. Self motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a 'can do' attitude. Good interpersonal skills. A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment. Have a high level of confidentiality

Staff Benefits:

Competitive salary

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Additional days leave for your birthday each year

Death in service policy based on 4 times salary

Please contact Rebecca O'Donnell with your CV at Rebecca@odonnellsolicitors.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,000.00-24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Life insurance
Experience:

conveyancing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person