To support the partners and fee earners and enable them to engage in more complex work it is envisaged that the principle responsibilities will include assisting:
1. In providing a high-quality service to clients on all aspects of Park and Holiday home buying and selling.by:
- Taking initial instructions
- Drafting the required new client letters/ paperwork
- Requesting and collating the necessary documentation in the sale and purchase of park/ holiday home.
- Handling the complete process through post-completion of sale or purchase.
2. You will be expected to develop your own technical knowledge and skills including the ability to:
- Analyse information and reach sound decisions.
- Understand and adhere to instructions.
- Communicate and succinctly both orally and in writing
- Research appropriate case law including technical and legal precedents to progress matters
- Understand client’s requirements and provide commercially sound guidance and advice.
3. Meet the firm’s quality standards including:
- Ensuring personal time recoding and billing targets are achieved
- Ensuring that all chargeable work is properly recorded on client matters
- Adhering to the SRA’s client care directive and to the firm’s own policies as set out in the Office Manual.
- Maintaining good file management as set out in the Office Manual
- Understanding the obligations relating to client accounts and ensure preparation and delivery of bills in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules
4. To assist the team in its marketing and business development objectives, including activities such as attending client events, writing articles for the IBB website and other publications and assisting the Partners in organising marketing events.
5. Develop individual self-organisational and interpersonal skills so that:
- Work is prioritised and progressed
- You demonstrate a balance of working on your own initiative and seeking advice or guidance.
- Partners are aware of your workload and specific issues which arise on your matters.
- Maintain a flexible and proactive approach to work.
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