Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the conveyancing team of this well established and highly reputable law firm in Preston. This is a permanent, full-time job working with a friendly and supportive team.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Legal Assistant will be joining a busy and respected team. You’ll be working closely with the fee earners in the residential conveyancing department ensuring the timely progression of clients’ matters. The main responsibilities include:
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- Liaising with clients and third parties such as referrers, lenders, agents and other solicitors
- Carrying out searches
- Drafting transfer deeds, SDLT forms and other documents
- Dealing with straight forward matters under supervision
- Handling registrations and post-completion tasks
- Supporting the day-to-day progression of files
- Managing solicitors’ diaries
Person specification
Applications are sought from experienced Legal Assistants who can hit the ground running so you should have at least a year’s experience.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Client focus and exceptional service skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Organisational skills with excellent time management
- A collaborative team spirit
- Strong IT skills
Benefits and Rewards
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join an outstanding firm and an expanding department.
The firm are offering a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Sickness benefits
About the Company
Having worked closely with this law firm and making multiple visits to their offices, I can attest firsthand to its merits as an outstanding workplace, guided by an exceptional leadership team. They have excellent staff retention with many team members being with the firm for several years, a testament to their nurturing and supportive working environment.
Renowned for their outstanding client service my client provides a comprehensive range of legal services catering to the needs of clients in the Lancashire area, particularly in family, property and private client law.
Beyond their professional commitments, the firm actively engages with the local community in Lancashire, regularly participating in charitable fundraising events and contributing positively to the local area.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing opportunity.
Alternatively, for more information about this Legal Assistant job please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737 333.
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