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Blanchards Bailey —Weymouth
- £23,433 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
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- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Legal Administrator, Residential Conveyancing

Blanchards Bailey
Weymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£23,433 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Employee discount
Sabbatical
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Administrative experience
IT
Clerical experience
Communication skills
Office experience

Full job description

Overall purpose:

To learn the skills necessary to provide efficient clerical and administrative support to a designated lawyer or lawyers in the Residential Conveyancing department.

Main Duties:

Practical and Technical

To undertake file opening and closing and demonstrate an awareness of the necessary steps involved
To provide basic level administrative support to your lawyer(s) including audio typing straight forward documentation and addressing client queries
To draft documents relevant to your department, as instructed, following the LLP’s quality systems and processes; maintaining accuracy whilst meeting deadlines imposed by the Court and / or the LLP’s Regulator
To seek guidance from the department’s lawyers when it is appropriate to do so
To refer any areas of non-compliance with internal policies and procedures to the Compliance Partner
To respond appropriately to client concerns and complaints alerting the Complaints Partner where required to do so

Financial Acumen

To manage billing procedures accurately and in a timely manner
To assist with the management of clients’ finances to include updating spreadsheets, paying invoices both electronically and by cheque and attending to clients’ banking
To understand the importance of conflict searches, the money laundering process and comply with the LLP's procedures
To time record on behalf of the Lawyer for any compliance tasks which are chargeable

Client Focus

To progress standard queries and correspondence to clients on behalf of your lawyers
To ensure client contact details are kept up to date on DPS, including any specific requirements
To communicate clearly and professionally with clients over the telephone
To demonstrate sensitivity to vulnerable clients’ needs and tailor communication style appropriately
To pass on messages accurately and in a time efficient manner
To quickly and accurately address clients’ problems
To keep confidential all client information and have a high level of knowledge of the LLP’s data protection policy and apply this during working day

Marketing

To take opportunities to raise awareness of the services offered by the LLP via social media and personal contacts

People

To keep all relevant parties informed of the progress of tasks
To regularly monitor the digital dictation queue and offer assistance wherever possible
To demonstrate a flexible and committed attitude, willing to work outside of the scope of your own job to meet the needs of the team when required

Administration

To be fully conversant and proficient with the firm’s IT and database systems and to be confident and accurate in their correct usage

Personal:

To be positive and helpful with colleagues, clients and professional contacts of the firm
To establish good working relationships with colleagues and assist all departments and colleagues within the firm as requested
To adhere to and familiarise yourself with the firm’s values and policies
To provide a high level of personal and professional service at all times adopting a ‘can do, will do’ attitude and promoting a positive working environment.

Other Duties

To undertake other reasonable duties and tasks which are part of, and incidental to, this type of work

Person Specification

Essential

1. Education and qualification

Good general education
(Desirable) Relevant professional qualification

2. Experience

Administrative and office experience
(Desirable) Knowledge of a solicitors office and legal business

3. Knowledge and skills

Good IT knowledge and skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Good communication skills
Strong administrative skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Good client manner
Good telephone manner
Attention to detail and accurate

4. Personal qualities

Able to work as part of a team
Well organised
Responsible and able to act with honesty and intergrity
Prompt and able to meet deadlines
Proactive
Reliable
Flexible attitude
Able to adopt a sensitive approach to vulnerable clients' needs
Keen to learn and develop
Able to travel and work at other offices and attend properties

Benefits:

Discretionary bonus scheme
Company-wide bonus scheme
Healthcare benefits
Pension
Life Cover
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Professional development support
Time off for volunteering duties
Staff discounts
Social activities
Free car parking
Flu vouchers
Study days and leave
Refer a Friend scheme
Occupational Sick Pay
Free Fruit
Sabbatical Scheme
Enhanced Family Leave

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please refer to our website for more information about our Benefits & Rewards: https://blanchardsbailey.co.uk/careers/benefits-rewards

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,433.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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