Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
Reports to: Head of Conveyancing
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000
Positions: 2
Location: One position in Bristol and one position in Cheltenhan

Summary of position:

Acts on behalf of and gives legal advice to private and commercial clients under the supervision of the Head of Conveyancing. Progressing files by performing a variety of duties, including drafting legal correspondence, answering phones and greeting visitors and communicating with solicitors, clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Agree the strategy of cases with Supervising Solicitor and taking Instructions and advising clients on Legal matters relevant to their cases
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Attend conferences with clients and barristers.
• Carry out file reviews and Risk Assessments.
• Handle communication with clients, opposing solicitors, witnesses, experts etc.
• Prepare case briefs and statements under supervision of Managing Director.
• Conduct investigations and documentary research.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, forms, bundles and correspondence under supervision of Managing Director.
• Adhere to deadlines.

Qualifications & Training

• A Minimum of 12 months of either a Law Degree or working within the field.
• Law Degree

Experience

• Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualities and Attitudes

• Communication skills: You will be working with a wide range of people, from barristers and solicitors to their clients, so the ability to communicate well and in a professional manner is essential.
• Written communication skills: excellent spelling and grammar. A high level of written English.
• Attention to detail: high level of accuracy when preparing legal documents or filling out forms and statements.
• Teamwork: able to work with clients, lawyers, and other legal secretaries.
• Strong sense of discretion.
• Courteous and professional demeanour.
• Demonstrate that they can cope well under pressure.
• Ability to work towards a monthly target.

Knowledge

• MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone etc)
• Legal terminology, regulations and court system, although full training will be given