Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property department in a full-time role based at our Devizes office. This role is covering work generated by both the Calne and Devizes offices.

You will gain experience of a wide range of tasks associated with a conveyancing transaction. You will need to have excellent IT and typing skills and have the confidence to liaise with clients over the phone and face to face. Previous experience within conveyancing or the legal environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided on the conveyancing practice area.

Daily duties will include:

Compiling letters/documents, audio typing, completing standard forms and photocopying Opening files/database input Diary management to include arranging meetings and appointments Assisting with clients and receiving/making telephone calls Setting up and managing the electronic transfer of funds
The role will also require you to provide reception cover, answer incoming telephones calls and also help out with general office duties.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Being able to work under pressure and remain focused is key to this role along with strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage your own workload.

Previous experience of liaising with clients in person and over the telephone is required.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate on all levels and maintain confidentiality at all times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,300.00-27,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person