Residential Conveyancing Legal Executive
Job Type : Permanent, Contract, Full Time
Salary :
About our Client
They are an award-winning Legal 500 top-ranked firm and work with a diverse range of regional, national and international clients. They are passionate about the quality of advice and service they provide and keen to embrace technology.
Our Client carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence. The firm was awarded the two-star status in the Best Companies guide for 2016 and is Investor in People Gold accredited.
About the role:
Our Client are looking to strengthen their residential property department with an ambitious and determined Legal Executive. You will be dealing with the full spectrum of residential property matters from initial instruction through to completion with minimal supervision. You will have lots of support but also the freedom to really make the role your own, and with a wide variety of clients, this is a very exciting career opportunity for someone with drive and determination.
What is expected:
* Handle existing work and to build up a case load of Residential conveyancing;
* Manage all client work allocated by the Head of Department in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual;
* Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs;
* At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner;
* Comply with the SRA Solicitors Accounts Rules, and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors as required by the SRA at all times;
* Ensure that all correspondence and enquiries are dealt with correctly and in a timely manner;
* Ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and information;
* Achieve agreed levels of billing targets;
* Introduce clients to other fee earners, as appropriate;
* Be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image and ethos;
* Do everything possible to promote the firm within the local community and in particular, to work closely and liaise with local estate agents and other professionals to win new clients;
* Some travel required for business development, meetings and training purposes.
Skills / Experience:
* Relevant professional qualification or relevant industry experience.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in work area;
* Experience of social housing (not essential);
* A strong team player with a motivational hands‐on approach;
* Uses initiative, plans and organises own time and workload so as to meet deadlines and
* prioritises work;
* A pleasant but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients; tact and resilience are essential qualities;
* A measured, rational and commercially focused approach to problem solving.
* Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Competencies
– Deliver a Quality Service
– Deliver at Pace
– Achieve Commercial Outcomes
– Collaborating and Partnering
– Changing and Improving
– Making effective decisions.
Relationships
– HoDs and lawyers
– Clients
– Support services.
Reward and development:
Our Client pride themselves on a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference. They have a reward program to show that they recognise when someone has gone the extra mile or demonstrated excellence in their role.
Rewards and benefits:
– 25 days pro rata per leave year plus current English statutory holidays
– Pension scheme – auto enrolment after 3 months at a matched 5%. Option to increase your contribution after passing 6-month probation
– Westfield Health cover for all staff after passing probation
– Death in service of 4x salary
– Car parking available off site at a discounted rate
– Free gym pass to Fengate gym after passing probation
– Extra days holiday around the Christmas period
– Extra day off for your birthday
– Instant rewards with Westfield Health of 250 big name brands offering discounts upon passing probation
– Free tea, coffee, fruit and social events throughout the year.
Our Client are an equal opportunities employer and as a firm their values are:
* Responsible – Taking initiative and seeing things through
* Empowering – Supporting others to develop and change
* Sharing – Showing collaboration and sharing of best practice/success
* Positive – Finding the win/win – even mistakes can become positive, learning experiences
* Empathetic – Understanding things from other's perspectives
* Communicative – Defaulting to an open, collaborative culture
* Trustworthy – Trusting in and being trusted by people
More Information
- Address PE1, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
