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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East Grinstead |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Legal |
| Salary | £ competitive |
| Start Date | Immediate start |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342 325 316 |
| Job Ref | NF10982 |
- Description
- Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a leading company with offices based in the East Grinstead area. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Legal Advisor (1 – 4 PQE) to join their Property Department on a fulltime basis.
A high standard of interpersonal and communication skills are vital, especially in the context of client care and we are looking for someone who has a positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients, referrers and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team and have proven experience working towards financial targets.
Job Purpose
Provide high quality legal advice to clients and colleagues in your relevant specialist area(s) of law.
Manage allocated client files in accordance with the firm’s quality standards, processes and procedures, taking full responsibility for files that are in your name.
Tasks and responsibilities
Provide Legal Advice to Clients:
Engage with prospective legal clients, produce matter estimates and pre-instruction documentation as required, follow up enquiries and overcome objections to instruction (or manage same if delegated to others)
Produce (or manage the delegated production of) timely, well considered, written advice to clients and the required legal documents to progress and conclude their matter
Ensure all aspects of the matter are fully recorded in the electronic Peppermint matter file
Ensure all necessary communication and actions are taken with third parties and relevant organisations to conclude the matter correctly
Client Service:
Ensure that all client work is processed correctly and expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed of progress and costs
Demonstrate a “Can Do Approach”, going beyond what was expected to deliver the early appointment, the urgent call back, the delivery of a piece of work and concentrating on how we can assist the client and, where possible, in exceeding their expectations
Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times
Financial:
Achieve agreed levels of time recording and billing
In close liaison with the Credit Controller, have overall responsibility for credit control on own matters
Ensure effective financial management on files (e.g. regular billing, credit control, money on account, reduction in WIP lock up where achievable etc)
Delegate work effectively to other legal department team members and to the Legal Support Assistants to ensure work is done profitably at the right level, and manage the timely delivery of those tasks
Risk Management and Compliance:
Work effectively with the Enquiries and Database & Compliance teams to ensure accurate provision of information in respect of opportunities and new matters
Follow the firm’s and your departments agreed procedures, templates and processes, paying particular attention to risk management and compliance in relation to client matters
Comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors
Comply with SRA, CILEX or other professional body membership requirements
Comply with continuing competence requirements of the SRA (or equivalent body)
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firms and client’s documentation and information
Comply with any obligations under the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Business and Practice Development:
Help with marketing initiatives in own and other departments
Contribute to business development strategy and identify opportunities to promote the firm both within own work type and other areas
Be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image and ethos
Identify opportunities to promote the business through blogs, articles, networking events, specialist knowledge, referrer networks and other means
Seek client feedback via Trustpilot reviews, testimonials and recommendations
Contribute to Legal 500 and Chambers entries
Engage with the community, to promote the firm’s CSR policies and ensure visibility in the business communities served
Team Aspects and Supervision
Delegate work to Paralegals, other legal advisers and the Legal Support Team
Assist the HOD with supervision, induction and training of new and existing team members
Provide training, coaching and learning opportunities as appropriate for new and existing members of the team
Assist the HOD in monitoring workloads, performance and compliance with the firm’s procedures
Assist the HOD in motivating team members to achieve excellent performance and seek their input to improvements in the way we work
Ensure excellent communication with individuals and across the team
In liaison with the HOD and HR, be involved with staff issues as required such as absence or performance problems in a timely manner
Conduct performance reviews and probationary reviews as required and to follow up any issues arising from this activity
Deal with any other day to day supervisory issues that may arise, such as authorising holiday requests as delegated by the HOD
General:
Provide support to legal advisers and other colleagues as required
Attend any internal or external courses and events as required and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development
Ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations
Carry out Fire Warden responsibilities in your work area as well as First Aider/Appointed Person if required
This job description is not exhaustive and you may be asked to undertake any other duties that may within reason be required from time to time
Mayo Wynne Baxter retains the right within reason to vary this job description in light of business developments at any time in the future
Personal skills
Demonstrates a flexible attitude when performing all aspects of the role
Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to learn new skills and ways of working
Demonstrates a recognition of the importance of working as part of a team
Demonstrates an ability consistently to exceed expectations to ensure that the highest standards of service to others, inside or outside the firm, are achieved
Demonstrates compliance with regulatory obligations
Demonstrates the ability to contribute to ways of improving how the firm processes work and/or delivers a service
Demonstrates the ability to contribute to a positive and supportive environment for people working in the firm (and for clients where appropriate)
Experience & Technical Skills
Demonstrates the capability to perform the role set out in the Job Description
Experience of supervising colleagues and assisting with training, motivation and performance issues
Demonstrates the capability, willingness and IT skills required to use the firm’s Practice Management System and supporting IT applications and processes (e.g. for electronic post, bundle creation)
Experience of Microsoft Office suite including Word and Outlook
Experience of Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate to the highest level in person and in writing
High degree of efficiency, accuracy and organisation in carrying out tasks
Knowledge & Qualifications
Admission to professional body (e.g. Law Society, CILEX or similar) or experience gained managing cases in own name
Good written English, especially spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ability to learn systems and administrative procedures
Knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation and requirements
What’s in it for you?
£ generous salary package
Monday to Friday role – Hours: 9.00 – 5.30
Holidays – up to 33 days including bank holidays per annum
Extra day off for your birthday
Contributory Pension Scheme
Employee Apprenticeship scheme
Legal Service Benefits
Social Events
Referral Incentives
Rewards Discount page
Healthcare cash plan
NB: Unfortunately, due to the high level of applications received by Lloyd Recruitment Services, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates
