Property Legal Support (Recent Graduates/Experienced Candidates welcome to apply)
Full training will be provided.
We are currently seeking to recruit for the role of Legal Support to join our Property Department. This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive professional organisation. Prior experience in a busy and demanding role is essential.
Legal experience not essential however candidate will have strong organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a disciplined ability to complete work, prioritise own tasks and manage time effectively. The candidate will have a positive, helpful, and cheerful attitude.
The role will involve a broad range of duties including but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing a professional, efficient, and proactive secretarial service
* Legal support to 2 Solicitors, taking direction from Legal Executive
* Answering phones, taking messages, logging daily calls, follow up on calls
* Drafting correspondence and production of all documents, correspondence, reports and presentations, contracts, agreements, accurately and in a timely manner
* Diary management
* Arranging meetings internally and externally and confirming with attendees in advance
* Attending to stamping and registration of title
* Populating documents relevant to each property transaction
* General administration and other ad-hoc work as required from time to time
Required Capabilities:
* Residential Property legal experience preferred but not essential
* Dicta-typing advantages preferred but not essential
* Strong MS office and other IT skills essential
* Case management experience preferred but not essential
* Excellent typing skills required
* Excellent administration skills and an ability to prioritise work is essential
* Ability to work on own initiative with excellent organisational skills
* A high degree of diplomacy and professionalism required with a pleasant and positive disposition
* Ability to deal with large volume of work for various ongoing projects
* Good telephone manner and excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Other ad-hoc work as required
Key Competencies:
* Professional candidate who will present well with clients and colleagues alike
* Dependable, with a positive outlook, a sunny disposition and highly motivated
* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail a must
* An ability to get to grips with complex issues without difficulty
* Able to manage various projects simultaneously
* Eager to learn, enthusiastic and dedicated
* Excellent level of English
* Flexible, helpful, and adaptable team player
* Excellent time management, timekeeping, and attendance
The salary will be commensurate with experience. An immediate start would be ideal.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person