- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Marlborough
- Salary: Competitive
We are looking for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing a variety of tasks and will offer a reliable and efficient service to our clients, many of whom may be experiencing challenging life events. This role requires a professional and friendly approach, with a commitment to maintaining high standards in line with LEXCEL and Investors in People.
Day to day of the role:- Manage the Fee Earner’s diary and prepare files for billing.
- Screen incoming calls and handle client communications with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Undertake typing of correspondence, photocopying, filing, sending faxes, and opening new files.
- Sort and prioritise mail, emails, and messages, ensuring timely responses and action.
- Deal with client matters appropriately and provide support across all areas of work.
- Prepare straightforward legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Uphold the standards set by LEXCEL & Investors in People, as well as the requirements of the Law Society.
- Be familiar with the Solicitors Accounts Rules, particularly those affecting the handling of client funds.
- Proven experience in a legal support role, preferably within conveyancing.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide a professional service to clients.
- Proficiency in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of work.
- Understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and their practical implications.
If you would like to go forward for role, please click apply!