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Legal Advisor/Solicitor – Residential Property – Maidstone

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You must be an experienced legal professional, technically strong in residential conveyancing, with excellent communication skills, able to manage caseloads, build relationships, and prioritize effectively.
  • You will manage your own residential property caseload, build client relationships, collaborate with the team, engage in business development, and ensure excellent client service while meeting targets.

Requirements

  • - Experienced legal professional used to managing their own caseload from inception to completion
  • - Technically strong fee earner wishing to further develop their knowledge and skillset
  • - Excellent communication skills
  • - Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other teams within the firm
  • - Involved in business development and promoting the Firm internally and externally
  • - Demonstrated competence in handling residential conveyancing matters independently with minimal supervision
  • - Willing to contribute and collaborate for the success of the team as a whole
  • - Ability to prioritise workload to ensure delivery of excellent client services
  • - Proven track record of meeting or exceeding agreed goals/targets
  • - Strong IT literacy and experience of using case management systems would be an advantage

Responsibilities

  • - Support our expert Residential Property team
  • - Manage your own caseload from inception to completion
  • - Work in a team, including Partners, as well as independently
  • - Build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and other teams within the firm
  • - Involve yourself in business development
  • - Promote the Firm internally and externally to attract and retain new and existing clients
  • - Demonstrate competence in handling residential conveyancing matters independently with minimal supervision
  • - Contribute and collaborate to ensure the success of the team as a whole
  • - Prioritise your workload to ensure the delivery of excellent client services
  • - Meet or exceed agreed goals/targets

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Legal Advisor/Solicitor – Residential Property.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Maidstone.

What is the working schedule for this role?

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working options available.

What is the expected time spent in the office versus working from home?

The firm aims for employees to spend 60% of their time in the office and 40% working from home.

What type of work will I be doing in this role?

You will manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from inception to completion and have the opportunity to undertake good quality work.

How many people are currently in the Residential Property team?

The team currently consists of 3 support staff and 6 other legal advisors, including Solicitors, Legal Executives, Conveyancers, and Paralegals.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, proven experience in handling residential conveyancing matters independently, strong IT literacy, and experience with case management systems.

Is there an emphasis on business development in this role?

Yes, you are expected to be involved in business development and promote the firm internally and externally to attract and retain clients.

What kind of culture does the firm promote?

The firm promotes an open, supportive, and friendly culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What are some benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, an annual discretionary bonus scheme, annual salary reviews, up to 27 days of holiday, a paid volunteering day, life assurance, private medical insurance, group income protection, and staff discounts.

Does the firm focus on community involvement?

Yes, the firm focuses on charitable giving, minimizing environmental impact, and fostering diversity and inclusion to contribute to a more sustainable future.

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