Solicitor is sought by this respected practice. You will be responsible for undertaking, with limited supervision, commercial and residential conveyancing casework.
Main Responsibilities
- To undertake client work relating to commercial law in accordance with rules of professional conduct and procedures set out in the firm's manual / departmental case management manual.
- To undertake conveyancing transactions (sale and purchase of residential property, mortgage transactions, assured shorthold tenancy agreements) in accordance with rules of professional conduct and procedures set out in the firm's manual / departmental case management manual.
- To adopt efficient working practices that will help ensure that commercial targets are achieved or surpassed.
- To assume responsibility for the supervision of any secretarial / paralegal support - to include daily task allocation and supervision.
- To attend, on request, departmental meetings, marketing and training sessions and make a positive contribution to them.
- To be familiar with, and ensure the effective practice of, office health & safety regulations.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Key Tasks (relating to above Responsibilities)
- To undertake new files / matters on behalf of the firm. Specifically to conduct client interviews, take instructions, offer advice, undertake legal research & analysis, draft & revise documents and undertake other such tasks as may be appropriate to the area of work.
- To make judgements on the operational and commercial viability of new matters - taking guidance from the Head of Departments where necessary.
- To be responsible for setting fees, time recording, billing matters and recovering costs & disbursements in line with in-house policy and guidelines.
- To maintain and manage files according in line with in-house policy and guidelines and any appropriate professional regulatory requirements.
- To make full use of such technology and software (e.g. digital dictation, case management systems etc.) as may be provided.
- To ensure that a high standard of professionalism and client care is maintained at all times.
Contact Details
If you would like further information or would be interested to apply for this vacancy please contact Cathy Casey.
For further details or similar positions please visit our company website www.casey-associates.com.
We endeavour to reply to all applications; however, due to the high amount of on-line applications received if you haven't heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Casey Associates.
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