Legal Casework
- Handling a wide mixed caseload including sales, purchases and remortgages of various commercial properties, including owner occupied and investment properties.
- The candidate will also need to be able to deal with various lease transactions including acting for both landlord and tenant.
- Managing a personal caseload and ensuring that files are managed competently, effectively, and profitably.
- Achieving any assigned billing targets where appropriate.
- Ensuring that time and cost recording data is maintained for each case in accordance with the Firm's procedure.
- Gaining or maintaining IT skills appropriate to a modern legal practice.
- Developing and updating legal knowledge in Commercial property by way of webinars, self-study, and perusal of reference materials.
- Compliance with the SRA Codes of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules.
Other Responsibilities
- To operate in accordance with the Firms' documented quality system as set out in the Office Manual and associated plans, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the Firms' Equality and Diversity Policy.
- Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Practicing Certificate.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and professionals.
- Clean driving licence.
EXPERIENCE
- PQE 5 years +
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Honesty and integrity
- Ability to cope under pressure.
- Congenial and a good team player.