Legal Assistant - Property
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours a week
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience
Role Overview:
Ever had an interest in Legal but didn’t know how to start your career? Do you fancy a new challenge in a team and business looking to grow? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic invidual to join their busy residential conveyancing team.
Main Duties:
• Assisting a Residential Property Lawyer
• Efficient handling of a busy varied caseload including all types of residential conveyancing matters
• Working as part of an experienced team and making a positive contribution
• Meeting and getting to know clients and maintaining high levels of client service
• Liaising with other agencies including estate agents, other parties’ solicitors, search agencies, mortgage lenders, brokers etc.
• Maintaining high professional standards of competence and financial integrity
• Keeping up to date with legal developments, including compliance with CQS and continuing professional and development requirements
• Engaging in marketing activities to promote and develop the firm’s presence both locally and further afield
*2 years plus experience in a similar role is required*
Your Skills:
• A desire to get it right first time, every time with good attention to detail
• Efficient time management – you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Friendly persona and a good team player
• High standard of computer literacy and ability to use a case management system
Your Qualities:
• Knowledgeable
• Proactive
• Motivated
• Flexible and reliable
• Supportive
Benefits package:
• Starting on 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Death in service 2 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Perkbox
• Monthly Dress for the Day
• Company flu vaccination vouchers
Interested? Call Annalisa on 01782 712230 or email AnnalisaT@kpir.co.uk
