Location: Coventry City Centre with free parking
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum
About the Firm:
Our client is a highly successful Lexcel and CQS accredited law firm who also are listed on the Legal 500. This a very modern, forward thinking firm who offer a high degree of support in the workplace, and a paperless working environment.
Social events and friendships are hugely important to the team as well. They host quarterly social events to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. To cater for everyone’s needs, their events range from quizzes to karaoke and sports events as they aim to promote an inclusive social dynamic. To encourage people from different departments to get to know one another in a more social setting, they also provide a free lunch for all staff bi-monthly, over an extended lunch break. And every year all staff are invited to a Christmas party night out, fully paid for by the firm with food, entertainment and hotel accommodation all provided. A great night out as a big “thank you” for everyone’s hard work throughout the year.
What You’ll be doing:
The role will involve:
Supporting a qualified fee earner, in all aspects of their caseload, with a view to running your own caseload and becoming qualified in the longer term, under careful supervision
Taking instructions from clients and preparing detailed attendance notes
Preparing and reviewing contracts and supporting title documentation
Initiating and reviewing searches
Dealing with pre-contract enquiries
Drafting of documents, letters, and reports
Preparing and updating completion statements
Processing exchange of contracts and post completion documentation
Preparing and submitting SDLT forms
General administrative dutiesWho we’re looking for:
Suitable candidates are likely to have
A law degree or equivalent
Previous experience in supporting a residential conveyancing team with all aspects of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
A sound understanding of the full conveyancing process
A strong desire to progress your career to a fee earning role What’s on offer:
This is a permanent position, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. The role is fully office-based.
Benefits include:
Parking permit provided for all staff for city centre car park
Pension Scheme
Paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Your birthday off
Additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period up to 4 days at directors' discretion) which doesn't have to be retained from your entitlement
A programme of social events and charitable events throughout the year
Free lunch for all staff on a regular basis, with an extended social lunch break
Training for industry-specific qualifications supported
Flexible / hybrid working will be available once qualified
Annual Christmas party for all staff including hotel accommodation
An Employee assistance program with unlimited 24/7 access to the EAP helpline
A wellbeing Hub via an online resource portal
Simply Health Cash Plan including 24/7 GP appointments, access to mental health support and a contribution towards costs for dental, optical and physiotherapy
Death in service up to the value of £30k following successful probationNote: Salary is given as a guideline, in line with current market rate, and will be dependent on experience and qualifications. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details
Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year