Job Description

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to start or further a career in the law. We are a fast growing, well respected firm of solicitors with offices in Swindon and Witney. We are looking for a conveyancing assistant, to be based in Witney. The role will involve a range of administrative, legal and IT duties and there will be opportunities to train and develop beyond the role for the right candidate.

The main responsibilities will include

General support and assistance to conveyancing fee earners.

Administrative tasks

Answering the telephone

Typing

Filing

Researching

Liaise with clients and/or other Solicitors and/or Estate Agents

Draft legal documents and Report on Title

Advise clients

Assess legal problems

Maintain confidentiality

At all times to exercise high standards of client care

To participate in marketing activities on a departmental and firm wide basis

To do all such other things which are, in the reasonable opinion of the firm, ancillary, necessary or conducive to the role and responsibilities outlined above.

Any other tasks that a Director and/or your Manager may reasonably delegate

Development

Participate in team meetings

Attend internal courses

Keep up to date with law and practice

(If unqualified, full training including CILEx or SQE may be offered to the right person)

Skills and Qualities required:

Experience of conveyancing is preferred but not essential. Minimum 5 GCSEs, Grade A to C including Maths and English or equivalent. Able to use Microsoft Office Some office experience is preferred, strong IT skills. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Good organisational skills.

Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package.

Salary dependant on experience starting from 23500.

Private healthcare Excellent career progression Support and training Annual bonus
Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred but not essential)
Experience:

1 year paralegal/conveyancing assistant experience (preferred but not essential)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 23,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person