Conveyancing Assistant
Must have conveyancing experience or law degree and live where it is easy to commute to to
+To provide cost effective conveyancing support to the team leader and other fee earners in the team.
+To undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.
+To ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
This does not set out every responsibility but provides an overview of your main areas of responsibility.
+Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision, in particular:
+File creation.
+Generation of suitable client care correspondence
+Completion of client questionnaires
The jobholder is not designated as a matter handler for file review purposes and does not therefore have his/her own file caseload.
+Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications.
+Manage the collation of matter start and matter completion data.
+Deputise for the designated fee earner in his/her absence, passing urgent issues to another senior fee earner for guidance.
+To manage all client work allocated by the head of department and in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards set by the firm from time to time.
+To 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.
+To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and information.
+To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
+In liaison with Head of department to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image and ethos.
+In liaison with Head of department to take active part in the marketing, promotion, and development of the department.
+To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
+To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
SKILLS
+A pleasant but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients, tact, and resilience.
+Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
+Efficient and well organised with good control of diary systems and competence in the firm’s computer facilities.