Job description
- Assisting with a caseload of files from initial instruction through to completion of each sale and/or closure of our file, under the supervision of the Team Manager and Paralegals.
- Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular:
- Matter creation on Casenet (our internal case management system);
- Obtaining and processing Official Copy documents and title deeds;
- Reviewing property titles with assistance
- Liaise with other parties and keeping them informed of progress of each sale
- Issue contracts for sale and supporting documents
- Help carry out appropriate checks with clients
- Ensure that all required documents and invoices are received in good time to effect completion.
- Help effect completion
- Deal wherever possible with routine enquiries and communications from our client (or their key suppliers)
- General administrative tasks, such as MI reporting to client
Qualifications:
- Experience within recoveries / sales of residential preferred but not essential
- A team player who can collaborate well as part of a team
- Passionate to deliver excellent customer service
- Self-motivated with an organised approach to work
- Work life balance - 35 hour working week, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working –split your time between our office in Leeds City Centre and remote working
- Annual Leave – minimum of 25 days per year, increasing to 31 days with length of service. Also – buy/sell holidays up to 5 days per year
- Bonus Scheme – our annual bonus scheme recognises outstanding contributions to the firm and our ambitions. All colleagues are eligible subject to meeting the criteria of the scheme.
- Pension – saving for retirement? Let us do the hard work for you. We auto-enrol all eligible colleagues in to a workplace pension and we contribute a minimum of 5% of annual salary
- Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service
- Social Budget – creating opportunities for our people to connect in a social setting is a big priority for us.
- Introduction scheme – we're always on the search for new talent. If you introduce us to a candidate that is successfully appointed to one of our vacancies then we'll reward you with a bonus.
- My gym discounts – exercise is great for your mental and physical health, we offer a range of discounts on local gums.
- Cycle to work scheme – purchase a bike through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Help@Hand – a free help and wellbeing services for those times when some extra input is useful.
- Embrace the fact everyone is different and unique. Each of our team members & clients is different. Clients may have similar problems, but they're different people. Let's not forget this. Be patient. Be empathetic. Take the time to nurture every relationship.
- You can be serious without wearing a suit. The world has changed. You don't need to put on a pin stripe to be respected. Look professional. Act professionally. But don't feel you need to adhere to a cliché. Everyone at this firm is here because we want you.
- Never lose sight of the bigger picture. Every client has a vision. A greater goal. Bigger than whatever piece of work you're doing right now. Keep that in mind. Show them you get it. Show them you're helping them get there.
- Two heads are better than one. Collaborate. Every client could be getting better service if we came together and shared our expertise. 2+2=5.
- Take the bull by the horns. This firm wants you to take the lead. If you have an idea, go make it happen. Nobody will do it for you.
- We win and lose together. We're stronger together. As a team. All staff. All clients. As one.
Type of Working: Hybrid