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Our client is now recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join its expanding Commercial Property team in Fareham, Hampshire on a part time basis.
My client is a Lexcel accredited & reputable multi-service Law Firm covering the South Coast.
The practice is looking for an individual with drive and ambition, who can work on their own initiative as well as in a team, take ownership and manage their own casework, with an emphasis on excellent written and verbal communication.
The Role & Responsibilities:
• Carrying out all required administrative duties on a file
• Opening files electronically and setting up any required paper files including conflict & ID checks for client.
• Prepare correspondence and documents using digital dictation, closing, storage and retrieval of hard and soft files
• Liaising with clients and third parties, including estate agents, landlords and other solicitors during the course of the transaction.
• Using their case management system during the transaction.
Person Specification:
• The successful candidate would have knowledge and experience in this area of law
• Able to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external contacts
• Commitment to providing excellent client care
• Excellent IT skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing requirements
• Team-focus with a flexible “can do” and collaborative approach to working with others, but also able to work alone.
• Confidence to communicate with all levels in order to manage expectations and maintain effective working relationships
Benefits include, but not limited to;
• Contributory Pension
• Competitive salary
• Client referral gifts
• Additional holiday over Christmas
• Free or reduced Legal costs for staff and their close family members
• Extended sickness policy
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years service
• Free sight tests
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
