Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Twickenham, England

Emin Read Solicitors
Full Time Twickenham, England 18000 - 25000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Emin Read is currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Twickenham office in the Conveyancing department. Experience in Conveyancing or a legal environment is beneficial.

The role is a permanent, full time, office based role. 8.30am-5.00pm, Monday - Friday.​

Key Objectives

  • To assist Fee Earners in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed.
  • To assist Fee Earners in the management of caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.
  • To assist Fee Earners in the processing of matters on a timely and cost-effective basis.
  • To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
  • To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner.
  • To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary
  • To use the correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the company’s standards and legal requirements.
  • To improve and enhance the company’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients.
  • To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.
  • To comply with all, company policies and procedures
  • To ensure our clients received the best possible service at all times
  • To ensure our introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Linking post to client
  • Using Case Management/Ledger Systems
  • Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines.
  • Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms.
  • Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files.
  • Ensuring all telephone calls are returned within 2 hours of receipt wherever possible or at the latest, prior to close of business on each working day.
  • Produce contract documentation in accordance with the company procedure and policy
  • Raise pre-contract enquiries
  • Order searches
  • Exchanges
  • Post-completion
  • Generally, assist the Fee Earner with all aspects of file progression and casework, with their input and guidance.

We offer: -

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Pension
  • Career Development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

Legal Assistant
Emin Read Solicitors

www.eminread.co.uk
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
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