We are currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal within our Residential Conveyancing Team at our friendly office located in Todmorden.

The role will include: –

• Providing quotes to clients using our online portal.
• Opening and closing files using the case management system.
• Corresponding with estate agents, other solicitors, mortgage brokers and clients.
• Preparing the contract pack on a sale transaction.
• Drafting SDLT returns.
• Dealing with post-completion on purchase transactions such as drafting the AP1, dealing with requisitions and sending out notice of transfers/charge etc.
• Conducting legal research.
• All areas concerned with Residential Conveyancing, assisting Fee Earner with letters and telephone calls, using online portals and a case management system.

Essentials

• Previous experience of Case Management systems.
• Some experience of client contact in person and by telephone.
• The ability to build positive relationships and a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise and manage your own workload, good time management, organisation and admin skills.
• Self-sufficiency in typing and use of standard IT systems (Word, Excel etc).

Formal qualification is not required but the ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience and knowledge in all the above areas.

Salary dependent on experience.

Support and training will be provided to enhance and develop the successful candidate’s skills as the role progresses.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a candidate who already has a background in Conveyancing and is capable of delivering basic services with minimal supervision and those that want to further enhance their knowledge, experience and skills in Conveyancing.

This role also comes with the potential to expand and grow within the firm.

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Flexible part (3 days a week) or full-time appointment based either at our Oldham or Todmorden office (but with occasional travel to our other offices).

Some home working is a possibility/negotiable after successful completion of a probationary period.

An excellent opportunity for someone to join a busy/respected team to develop confidence & experience in a broad caseload of family cases (no care or legal aid) with a bias towards private law children work.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Partner in charge of the Family Team, Rhona Royle. We also have an apprentice solicitor in the team.

Essentials

1. A solid background in private family law work (children/finances/cohabitation)
2. Excellent client care skills, good time management and organisational skills.
3. A team player.
4. An enthusiasm for advocacy.
5. Willingness to participate in business development opportunities.
6. Commitment to abide by the Resolution Code of Conduct.

Desirable

1. The confidence to conduct some initial court appointments.
2. Applications from those based in/with contacts in the Oldham/Saddleworth/Calder Valley/Manchester areas particularly welcome.
3. Applications from men welcomed to diversify the team.
4. Self sufficiency in typing (but secretarial support available).
5. Commercial awareness of billing and fee collection.

Salary- market rate (based on level of experience) plus performance related bonus plus referral rewards.

Proposed start date early August 2024.

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We are always interested to hear from Commercial Solicitors, particularly those who have a following.

We are a business and private client orientated legal firm, and our Commercial Department is a core part of our business. Whilst there is no specific vacancy at the moment, an established Commercial Solicitor who can bring work with them via an existing client base, will be considered.

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