£24K/yr to £26K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Legal Assistant

Posted by BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD.

LEGAL ASSISTANT - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

SEVENOAKS

Our well-established client is currently looking for a Legal Assistant with Residential Property experience.

Only candidates with approximately 12 months previous Residential Property experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To assist the Fee Earners in the Residential Conveyancing Department in every aspect of conveyancing transactions
  • To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management
  • To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee earner.
  • To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary
  • To answer telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages as necessary.
  • To ensure that all internal methods, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision

Personal Qualities

Managing Yourself

  • To be self-motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision.
  • Cope effectively in demanding circumstances
  • Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
  • Demonstrate persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
  • Deliver work output to the required standard.
  • Pay attention to detail and quality of work.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to improving working practices and support company plans and policies.
  • To attend clients where necessary; to deal with AML checks and any other queries.
  • To maintain files in a neat and tidy order and to ensure that where applicable check lists are complete and on file.

Problem Solving

  • Demonstrate sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems
  • Be able to identify a problem arising and can develop a solution or take the correct course of action
  • Know when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action
  • Check that information is accurate and complete
  • Look for new solutions to problems as well as tried and tested methods

Communication Skills

  • Be able to express oneself both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive way
  • Be willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice.
  • Be willing to contribute ideas and seek improvements
  • Good client / Introducer / supplier handling skills both by telephone and face to face

Working with People

  • Have the ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and to be seen as 'approachable'
  • Operate effectively as part of a team
  • Be willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success
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