Conveyancing Assistant

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