Residential Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Details
A leading law firm based in Basingstoke are looking for a Residential Property Paralegal/Assistant to join the team. The firm are looking to support the correct candidate with progress within their career.
As a Paralegal, you are a key member of the legal team whose work can range from proactive interaction with clients, document production and legal drafting, administrative and legal secretarial tasks to legal research.
Ideally the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
Responsibilities: Working under close supervision and direction of an experienced lawyer, the successful candidate will support the department and the firm in the following ways:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how the business works.
- Draft correspondence/documents for review by relevant legal professionals.
- Use IT systems and other resources to effectively improve efficiency, quality and service levels.
- Actively raise the profile of the firm within the chosen marketplace and conduct oneself in business and personal life in a manner which does not adversely affect the reputation of the firm.
- Deliver their individual fee target and meet agreed Key Performance Indicators with minimal supervision.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and build appropriate relationships with clients.
- Adhere to agreed quality procedures and management systems.
- Continually develop technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work.
- Occasional travel required for business development, meetings and training purposes.
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Salary
£20k - £25k per annum