Work with Us
Warwick Barker is a respected and well-established independent firm of solicitors, known for our commitment to providing exceptional legal services. We pride ourselves on our professional yet friendly approach, offering expert advice and support to our diverse client base. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Assistant to join our Conveyancing Team.
Key Responsibilities:
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File Management:
Open and manage files for residential conveyancing transactions, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and up-to-date.
- Document Preparation:
Draft letters, contracts, and other legal documents as required. Transcribe attendance notes accurately and efficiently.
- Compliance:
Ensure all compliance procedures are adhered to, maintaining up-todate records in line with regulatory requirements.
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Post-Completion Applications:
Handle post-completion applications to the Land Registry, ensuring all steps are completed promptly and accurately.
- Client Liaison:
Serve as a point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing updates where necessary.
- Communication:
Answer incoming telephone calls, taking detailed messages and directing calls to the appropriate team members.
- Quotes:
Assisting the department with providing quotes to potential clients and aiding with the onboarding process.
- Support:
Provide general administrative support to the conveyancing team, assisting with both residential and a small amount of commercial property transactions where necessary.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant within a conveyancing department.
- Familiarity with residential conveyancing processes and procedures; experience with commercial conveyancing is an advantage.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using legal case management systems and standard office software.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and effectively.
- A proactive and client-focused approach.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary, benefits package and company pension.
- Company events.
- Employee discount.
- Sick pay.
- Christmas week closure.
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday (ideally) – 9am until 5pm with an hour for lunch.
- No weekends
- The work location will be at our office – 78 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3EZ
To apply, please send your CV to Oliver Kenning – oliverkenning@warwickbarker.co.uk
We currently have a trainee Legal Executive with us and are therefore not looking to take on any more trainees in the short term.
However, if you are interested in working with us on a full or part-time basis, or would like to discuss work experience, please send us a covering letter with your CV to Gill Collins at
gillcollins@warwickbarker.co.uk
