Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Northampton
Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Northampton
Reports to: Head of Department
Job Purpose: To support the Head of Department in the provision of legal services by providing Conveyancing legal advice and assistance to clients in accordance with CQS compliance.
Key Responsibilities
" To manage an agreed caseload of clients, providing appropriate advice and assistance in accordance with professional standards, compliance and internal quality requirements;
" To process cases on a timely and cost effective basis and in accordance with professional standards, compliance and internal quality requirements;
" To bill and collect debts and to collect disbursements in advance;
" To provide written, telephone and office costs estimates to Introducers and prospective clients with a full breakdown of costs and disbursements as requested;
" To develop and maintain good client and commercial contact relationships and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients and Introducers;
" To achieve all individual financial costs targets;
" To maximize the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities;
" To lead and supervise the team by providing coaching and support as required;
" To use the correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards, legal requirements and full CQS compliance.
" To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision
" To keep yourself technically up to date by training and research.
Personal Qualities
Managing Yourself
" Self motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision;
" Copes effectively in demanding circumstances;
" Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work;
" Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives;
" Delivers work output to the required standard;
" Pays attention to detail and quality of work;
" Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.
Working with People
" Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable';
" Operates effectively as part of a team;
" Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.
Commercial Awareness
" Understands the importance of business targets and how they impact on their responsibilities;
" Considers the cost and profit implications of their proposals and decisions;
" Makes sound commercial judgments based on issues key to the success of the business;
" Know when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action;
" Checks that information is accurate and complete.
Communication Skills
" Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive manner;
" Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice;
" Able to communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels;
" Prepared to contribute ideas and seek improvements;
" Good client and referrer handling skills both by telephone and face to face.
Experience Essential
" Minimum of 3 years PQE experience;
" Relevant degree or equivalent and post graduate qualifications;
" Qualified Solicitor;
" Practical experience of working in the legal profession;
" Proven track record in Conveyancing client case management and fee earning;
" Ability to manage a file in accordance with CQS compliance and adhere to all the strict policies and procedures.
Desirable
" 5 Years of PQE experience;
" Experience of leading and coaching a team;
" Working knowledge of case management systems;
" Computer and software literate with good keyboard skills.
Closing date: 3rd October 2013
If this sounds of interest, please let me know. The next step will be for us to get a CV through to the senior partner, together with any further details.
Notice period and current salary levels are essential at this stage.
www.ten-percent.co.uk - Legal Recruitment Consultants
Location: Northampton
Reports to: Head of Department
Job Purpose: To support the Head of Department in the provision of legal services by providing Conveyancing legal advice and assistance to clients in accordance with CQS compliance.
Key Responsibilities
" To manage an agreed caseload of clients, providing appropriate advice and assistance in accordance with professional standards, compliance and internal quality requirements;
" To process cases on a timely and cost effective basis and in accordance with professional standards, compliance and internal quality requirements;
" To bill and collect debts and to collect disbursements in advance;
" To provide written, telephone and office costs estimates to Introducers and prospective clients with a full breakdown of costs and disbursements as requested;
" To develop and maintain good client and commercial contact relationships and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients and Introducers;
" To achieve all individual financial costs targets;
" To maximize the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities;
" To lead and supervise the team by providing coaching and support as required;
" To use the correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards, legal requirements and full CQS compliance.
" To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision
" To keep yourself technically up to date by training and research.
Personal Qualities
Managing Yourself
" Self motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision;
" Copes effectively in demanding circumstances;
" Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work;
" Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives;
" Delivers work output to the required standard;
" Pays attention to detail and quality of work;
" Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.
Working with People
" Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable';
" Operates effectively as part of a team;
" Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.
Commercial Awareness
" Understands the importance of business targets and how they impact on their responsibilities;
" Considers the cost and profit implications of their proposals and decisions;
" Makes sound commercial judgments based on issues key to the success of the business;
" Know when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action;
" Checks that information is accurate and complete.
Communication Skills
" Able to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive manner;
" Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice;
" Able to communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels;
" Prepared to contribute ideas and seek improvements;
" Good client and referrer handling skills both by telephone and face to face.
Experience Essential
" Minimum of 3 years PQE experience;
" Relevant degree or equivalent and post graduate qualifications;
" Qualified Solicitor;
" Practical experience of working in the legal profession;
" Proven track record in Conveyancing client case management and fee earning;
" Ability to manage a file in accordance with CQS compliance and adhere to all the strict policies and procedures.
Desirable
" 5 Years of PQE experience;
" Experience of leading and coaching a team;
" Working knowledge of case management systems;
" Computer and software literate with good keyboard skills.
Closing date: 3rd October 2013
If this sounds of interest, please let me know. The next step will be for us to get a CV through to the senior partner, together with any further details.
Notice period and current salary levels are essential at this stage.
www.ten-percent.co.uk - Legal Recruitment Consultants
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