Residential Conveyancing Secretary/Paralegal
Posted:
13 December 2024, 13:51
Conveyancing Secretary/Paralegal
Location: Hassocks/Burgess Hill Firm: Bennett Oakley Solicitors
Bennett Oakley Solicitors, a leading local law firm, is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary/Paralegal to join our team in Hassocks or Burgess Hill. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment where client care is our utmost priority.
About Us At Bennett Oakley Solicitors, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services across a range of disciplines. We work hard to deliver outstanding service and exceed client expectations while fostering a workplace culture that values work-life balance and flexibility. We believe in creating an enjoyable and productive place to work for our team.
Key Responsibilities • Provide full secretarial and administrative support to a residential conveyancing fee earner. • Assist the fee earner with all aspects of conveyancing transactions, including shared ownership work. • Handle client communications via phone, email, and in person. • Open and manage client files, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. • Use case management systems to ensure smooth workflow. • Act as the first point of contact for clients when dealing with matters post exchange, ensuring professional and friendly service.
About You The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience in a conveyancing team or legal environment, including shared ownership work. • Excellent communication skills and a friendly telephone manner. • Strong IT and case management skills. • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • A positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
Why Join Us? • Be part of a reputable law firm with strong ties to the community. • Enjoy a collaborative and supportive working environment. • Benefit from flexibility in working hours where appropriate. • Join a team that values excellence and client care.
How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and current salary details to Samuel Cash at sc@bennettoakley.co.uk. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Take the next step in your legal career with Bennett Oakley Solicitors. We look forward to hearing from you!
| Office location: | Burgess Hill |
| Contract type: | Full Time |
Our culture and values
We believe in working hard and to a high standard to ensure our clients receive outstanding service and where possible exceed their expectations. We also strive to maintain a work/life balance and provide flexibility in working hours where appropriate. We want our firm to be an enjoyable place to work.
Who we look for
We are a general practice, high-street firm so our ideal candidate is someone who possesses the following qualities:
- We place a big emphasis on being able to work in a team
- Experience and a sound knowledge in their chosen practice area
- The ability to communicate and work with different personality types
- Accurate and efficient to be able to maximise work in a fixed fee environment
- Client-focused with an ability to empathise
- Good commercial understanding
- A friendly, approachable and informal manner which makes other feel at ease
What we offer
Bennett Oakley Solicitors was the first employee owned business in our surrounding area after converting to an employee owned trust (EOT) in 2022. This means that our focus is all about giving everyone who works here a real stake in the business. No matter what role you hold, we are all part of the same team. Everyone’s contribution to the firm is equally important and everyone receives an equal share in the eligible profits.
Other benefits include:
- Holiday entitlement increasing with the length of service at the firm
- Pension contributions (including AVCs)
- Discounted conveyancing on your main residential property
- Discounted Will writing for staff
- Regular social events (including summer and Christmas parties)
- Professional membership/subscription support
- Dress-down Fridays
- Free parking (Burgess Hill office only)
- Work from home
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £1000.00 finder’s fee for new employee recruitment referrals
- Sick Pay entitlements
- Private Heath Insurance
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About Bennett Oakley
What do people say about
Bennett Oakley?
See more impressive reviewsHighly professional and very quick to respond to any correspondence. Always felt that James was ready to offer his assistance at a moments notice. Fully recommend anyone that requires a solicitors help to use Bennett Oakley. Thank you James and the team for all your help on a positive outcome.
