Job Description

The Firm

Established in 1799, TWM Solicitors LLP is a leading South East law firm with approx. 220 people in offices across Surrey and London. We are a full service firm - for private clients we are renowned for family law, residential property, tax planning, trusts, wealth management and wills and probate and for business clients we have teams dealing with the full range of corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment and commercial property.

Overview of the Vacancy

We are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis to provide cost effective administrative support to the partner and other fee earners in the team.

You main duties will include (but will be not limited) to provide transactional support and advice to principally our Lender clients, but also to Borrowers where instructed on a Dual Representation basis. To develop an understanding of credit underwriting, financial services regulation and consumer credit. To work on matters introduced by our Lender clients, those matters delegated by the Partners, or introduced through own caseloads and connections. To work collaboratively across the Department and to have broad experience in all support tasks, including file opening/closing, land registration, SDLT and Companies House. To educate and assist in internal and external training programmes and presentations.

To assist the Residential Property department generally as and when required. Prepare correspondence and documents through word processing. Preparation of completion statements and assist with Completion formalities. Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual. Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch. Arrange for all copying to be done, in person if an office assistant is not available to undertake the task. Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for his/her fee earner. Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary, tidying and clearing the room at the end of the meeting and providing refreshments when asked to do so. Attend to clients and agents both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care: including updating clients and agents; chasing clients, other side and organisations for information. Undertake on-line form filling requirements including SDLT forms Preparing AP1s and dealing with registration and all post completion formalities. Obtaining information from local authority and other organisations. Assisting Residential Property with marketing. Undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development. Is involved in department and operational improvements, including know-how, tech and innovation Is involved in providing internal and external training and presentations to clients and staff Ensure the confidentiality of all the Firm's and clients' documentation and information. Operate the Firm's Case Management System Maintain or improve on the current standards of document presentation Consider improvements to the efficiency of the department. Undertake other duties as from time to time required

Person Specification

Qualifications

N/A

Essential personal qualities and attributes/ skills, knowledge and abilities (Competencies)

Legal background with specific experience in Lending and knowledge of the law involved. Working knowledge of Excel Previous experience of an electronic file management system Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work effectively under pressure Methodical approach to tasks Focussed and target driven Well-developed interpersonal, social and communication skills Computer literate with an ability to develop its use in own functional area Enthusiasm and commitment

Desirable skills, knowledge and abilities (Competencies)

Previous experience of Evolution or other Practice Management system

Benefits Package

A 37 hour working week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private Medical Cover Contributory pension scheme (5% from employer, 3% from employee) Life assurance - 4 x annual salary Annual bonus scheme (payable in November) Employee Assistance Programme Travel to Work loan scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Payment of Professional Subscriptions Career Development Plans Study Support Long Service Awards
If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@twmsolicitors.com

TWM Solicitors (www.twmsolicitors.com) is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

No agencies please

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Guildford GU1 4RD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

administrative or retail: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person