We’re looking for a Property Assistant to join our fast-paced and growing Residential Property team in Hull.
You will be working with the Residential Property team and be responsible for providing support and assistance to the department. You will use our case management system to set up new clients, open new matters, progress transactions, attend to completions, prepare post completion documents for registration and liaise with clients on files and deal with routine enquiries. You will also assist fee earners in the daily running of the Residential Property transactions including contact with clients and third parties and providing and maintaining a 5* experience all round.
In return for your high levels of speed, accuracy, and attention to detail, you will receive unrivalled support to develop your skills and experience in a Legal Top 200 law firm assisting solicitors and fee earners across a varied property caseload.
What you’ll be doing:
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Assisting with files / parts of files as requested by the fee earners within the team.
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Providing day-to-day administrative support to the team.
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Preparing and maintaining files, correspondence and documentation.
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Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, agents and third parties when dealing with routine and difficult enquiries promptly maintaining a high level of service at all times
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Seeking advice and guidance from the fee earners in the team where necessary.
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Conveying messages clearly, quickly, and accurately.
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Managing key dates, deadlines and diary commitments.
What we are looking for:
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Great communication skills both written and verbal
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Excellent organisation skills
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Able to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
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Confidence in handling admin and queries in a fast-paced environment
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Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
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Attention to detail
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Professional, approachable and committed to providing excellent client service
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Keen to learn and develop your knowledge of property law
We are interested to hear from candidates with initiative and a strong team ethos. Previous experience within a residential property team would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with strong administrative and customer-service experience are also welcomed. Full training will be provided
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.
