Legal Assistant Lincoln, England
Job description
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our Lincoln office for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Agriculture team.
The Firm
Wilkin Chapman LLP is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with an unrivalled breadth and depth of expertise and experience.
We are distinguished by our approachability, innovation and commitment to providing the best service we can to our clients along with achieving and maintaining quality standards.
We believe that this quality, service-led approach is also reflected by the number of accreditations and recommendations that the firm regularly achieves with the UK's leading legal directories, such as Legal 500, Chambers UK and is ranked 111 in The Lawyer UK’s top 200 law firms by turnover.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to work within our Agriculture department in Lincoln.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join the firm's busy Agriculture team. The duties will involve assisting solicitors with administrative aspects of matters; undertaking searches; preparing transaction documentation liaising with third party providers, other departments and communicating with clients.
This position would suit a candidate who has the ability to work as part of a team and excellent organisational and IT skills. Knowledge and experience of property work would be preferred.
Qualifications
- Candidates should preferably possess some legal experience or knowledge of the law but this is not essential as training will be given.
Skills Required
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to show initiative and establish positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Proven ability to take responsibility for tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Excellent organisation and administration skills.
- Proficient IT user.
- Understanding and adopting the firms values and behaviours.
Equal Opportunities
Wilkin Chapman is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. We are an armed forces friendly employer.
Our Values
All that we do is shaped by our five values: Service, Teamwork, Approachability, Innovation and Commitment to achieving results. These values are the bedrock of Wilkin Chapman, they define who and what we are - they underpin everything that we do. For more information on our values, please click here.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Emma Wigham.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
