Property Legal Assistant

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Property Legal Assistant

Job description

The successful candidate will:

  • Ensure that Fee Earners time is effectively utilised through administrative support
  • Deal with client enquiries including taking detailed and accurate information, producing quotations and ensuring enquiries are followed up.
  • Produce initial client care documentation accurately and liaise with the client regarding their return.
  • Undertake anti-money laundering checks and assist in ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Providing assistance to the conveyancing team in administrative duties involved in correct allocation of client money.
  • Deal with following up the return of the client’s initial documents
  • An ability to draft legal documents including but not limited to the contract for sale and transfer deed (desired but not essential as training will be provided)
  • Dealing with third parties and clients via telephone and email; providing accurate updates and information.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, fee earners, team members and colleagues.
  • Provide a first-rate service to clients, both internal and external, presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times.
  • Recognise, respect and honor client confidentiality at all times
  • Undertake digital dictation

PROPERTY LEGAL ASSISTANT: THE PERSON

You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)
  • Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
  • Good time management skills and an ability to prioritise where necessary
  • Attention to detail
  • Previous experience of working as a legal assistant preferably within a property team.
  • Experience of Ochresoft Case Management System (ideal but not essential as training will be given
  • Experience of Digital dictation (ideal but not essential as training will be given)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company healthcare scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Flexible Working
  • Defined career pathway
  • Ongoing professional development

Property Paralegal

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Property Paralegal

Job description

  • Have an ability to manage a freehold sale file from inception to completion with supervision
  • Support our team of conveyancing solicitors in progressing legal work on sale and purchase transactions
  • Assist our team of conveyancing solicitors to set up and deal with completion and post completion matters
  • Draft and issue legal documents
  • Have an ability to mentor junior members of the team
  • Be able to delegate appropriate tasks to junior members of staff
  • Support our Compliance Officer with CQS accreditation and lender panels administration
  • Record detailed and accurate information from telephone conversations
  • Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times
  • Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, fee earners, team members and colleagues
  • Provide a first-rate service to clients and third parties presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times

This role is ideal for somebody who is wanting to gain additional experience of managing a small case load alongside providing assistance to our conveyancing solicitors.

PROPERTY PARALEGAL: THE PERSON

You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)
  • Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
  • An ability to explain legal terms to clients in simple terms
  • Good time management skills and an ability to prioritise where necessary
  • Attention to detail
  • Prior experience of working as a Conveyancing Paralegal or equivalent
  • Experience of Ochresoft Case Management System (ideal but not essential as training will be given)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company healthcare scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Flexible Working
  • Defined career pathway
  • Ongoing professional development

Senior Family Solicitor

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Senior Family Solicitor

Job description

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage their own caseload of family law cases from inception to resolution, including advocacy
  • Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, finance, child related matters, and domestic abuse matters.
  • Supervise and develop junior colleagues within the department
  • Work closely with clients and third-party contacts to build and maintain lasting relationships
  • Provide a first-class service to clients, presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times
  • Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, team members and colleagues
  • Assist in the business development and networking activities of the department and wider business
  • Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times
  • Engage in business development to promote themselves, team and business, with the ability to win work
  • Consistently meet financial targets

SENIOR FAMILY SOLICITOR: THE PERSON

You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/teams)
  • Use of Ochresoft Case Management System desirable but not essential as full training will be given
  • Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
  • Good time management skills, an awareness of deadlines and the ability to prioritise where necessary
  • Ability to delegate work to junior members of staff in a clear manner
  • A good understanding of business development
  • Sound knowledge of department finances, i.e. targets/billing/WIP etc.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience of working as a Family Solicitor is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company healthcare scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible Working
  • Defined career pathway
  • Ongoing professional development

Conveyancing Solicitor

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Conveyancing Solicitor

Job description

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage their own caseload of Freehold and Leasehold Residential Sales and Purchases from inception to completion and Transfers of Equity
  • Experience of dealing with New Build transactions is desirable but not essential.
  • Supervise and develop junior colleagues within the department
  • Work closely with clients and third-party contacts to build and maintain lasting relationships
  • Provide a first-class service to clients, presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times
  • Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, team members and colleagues
  • Assist in the business development and networking activities of the department and wider business
  • Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times

CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR: THE PERSON

You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/teams)
  • Use of Ochresoft Case Management System desirable but not essential as full training will be given
  • Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
  • Good time management skills, an awareness of deadlines and the ability to prioritise where necessary
  • Ability to delegate work to junior members of staff in a clear manner
  • A good understanding of business development
  • Sound knowledge of department finances, i.e. targets/billing/WIP etc.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience of working as a Conveyancing Solicitor is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company healthcare scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible Working
  • Defined career pathway
  • Ongoing professional development

Business Administrator

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: THE ROLE

We have a vacancy for a full-time Business Administrator to join our Business Services team.

Job Role: Business Administrator
Department: Business Services
Location: Chester
Term: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, DOE + benefits

Purpose of the role:

The role of business administrator is to provide customer service and support to clients and colleagues. Being the first point of contact for the firm, you are required to present a professional image of the business.

Typical tasks:

  • Answering calls promptly and professionally
  • Welcoming clients and visitors to the business
  • Mailroom duties
  • Photocopying and scanning
  • Logging of Deeds/Wills into storage
  • Ordering of stock
  • File opening and closures
  • Other administrative tasks as required

Required knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
  • The ability to work well within a team
  • Able to manage time and prioritise work
  • High standards in literacy and numeracy skills
  • Good work ethic
  • Flexibility

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: APPLY NOW

If you wish to be considered for the role of Business Administrator please forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@cullimoredutton.co.uk.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.