In – House Solicitor – Legal Assistant – Legal Secretary

Placed: 09/12/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the legal Sector. We have an excellent opportunity for an InHouse Solicitor Legal Assistant Legal Secretary to join a highly successful global investment management company based in Central London.
The main purpose of the role is to advise the company on legal issues relating to buying and selling residential/commercial property, tenancy agreements, wills and probate.

Solicitor - Assistant Secretarys Core Duties

Meeting and interviewing clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost;
Taking a client's instructions;
Advising a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case;
Drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs;
Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives;
Researching and analysing documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure;
Supervising the implementation of agreements;
Coordinating the work of all parties involved;
Corresponding with clients and opposing solicitors;
Attending meetings and negotiations with opposing parties;
Acting on behalf of clients in disputes and representing them in court, if necessary;
Instructing barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes;
Preparing papers for court;
Working in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department;
Arranging and attending further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation;
Checking all documentation prior to signing and implementing;
Calculating claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc;
Administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf;

Solicitor - Assistant Secretarys Skills required

Degree in Law
2-3 years Experience
Experience in property law would be highly beneficial

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Benefits: Depending on Exp

Price / Salary: £50000 - £65000/annum Depending on Exp