Legal Assistant

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The Company

They are a commercially minded, dynamic and entrepreneurial business maintaining the highest level of integrity in all their working relationships. They pride ourselves on service excellence, offering legal expertise and friendly assistance for clients and referrers looking for advice.

Our client is one of the first Alternative Business Structures (ABS) offering transparent, innovative and reliable conveyancing services. They are regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers and are one of the very few ABS’s to employ qualified solicitors who are individually regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

They are enjoying huge growth driven by their talented employees; who are passionate and willing to go that extra mile to give fantastic service. The ideal individual will want to be part of their success, want to make a difference by bringing exciting ideas and who aspire to develop themselves.

The common thread amongst all our clients staff is a commitment to exceed client expectations and ensure that they continue to provide the best service on the market.

The Role

Their rapid growth means that they are always looking for fantastic Legal Assistants. You will be working one-on-one with a qualified solicitor, ensuring that conveyancing transactions are handled in a professional and efficient manner with clients and referrers. You will assist with running cases from instruction through to exchange, dealing with both leasehold and freehold residential properties. This includes building up a strong knowledge of individual cases, obtaining vital information amongst other key responsibilities to progress every case.

Their people are chosen very carefully not only for their experience, but also for their natural ability in encouraging and supporting their colleagues; with an innate desire to do the best that they can. They take pride in everything they do and in what our client stands for. They promote a harmonious working environment and place emphasis on having fun whilst working hard.

What we are looking from you

  •   Cheerful and friendly disposition at all times

  •   Someone who can work as part of a team

  •   Strong attention to detail is imperative with great organisation skills

  •   Able to work under pressure and consistently hit deadlines

  •   Ability to think “out of the box”; we want people who look to improve the way things can be done

  •   Excellent communication skills and confident with IT systems

    Progression: They won’t stop you from being ambitious or wanting to develop yourself, in fact they encourage it. If you want to advance your career, as an SRA training centre, our client can help you develop into a fully qualified role.

    Benefits

  •   Private health benefit

  •   Childcare vouchers

  •   23 days’ holiday per annum (plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year)

  •   Social events arranged quarterly

  •   Free fruit, fizzy drinks, biscuits, orange juice and chocolate!

Permanent
25 October 2021
Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
Surrey, Guildford