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Property Solicitor

SOLICITOR (Commercial Property)

Hours of Work: 9.00 - 17.15 Monday to Friday

Holiday: 25 days.

Salary: £43k - £60k negotiable dependant on senior level and experience.

Responsible to: Department Head

GENERAL PURPOSE OF ROLE

To provide an efficient, competent and profitable service to our clients in all aspects of work.

To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

To undertake conduct of matters and cases, which will be privately funded, in the field of Commercial Property.

To meet targets in respect of fees and hours.

To work professionally and consistently with all professional and ethical obligations and avoiding complaints and negligence claims.

OTHER DUTIES

You are to comply with all aspects of the firm’s procedures as detailed in the Handbook, departmental operation manual and quality assurance manual.

To participate in the growth and development of the department/firm.

To maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of the need for data protection and confidentiality at all times.

You may from time to time be requested by the Department Head to undertake other duties that are within your skill and competence.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC

File Management

To obtain accurate information and instructions from clients; analyse the legal and practical aspects of their issues and obtain the necessary documents/evidence to provide preliminary advice and funding.
To ensure the timely and effective use of others involved in the matter e.g. Experts
To monitor all aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise accordingly
To observe the procedural timetable and time limits, to make necessary applications where required to protect the client’s position

Client Relations

To deal with clients in a sensitive, professional and competent way
To identify clients’ objectives and to seek to further them in a manner consistent with all professional and ethical obligations

Professional Standard

To work and behave in a professional manner and within the highest ethical and other standards of the profession
Comply with procedures set out in the office manual, professional standards and any requirement set by the Legal Services Commission
To ensure monetary transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with professional rules
To maintain the strictest standards of client confidentiality at all times

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Good Computer skills

Excellent Communication skills

Written communications will be plain English, professional and spell check always used
Written communications will be produced making grammatical sense
Good face to face interpersonal skills and to communicate positively
Effective communicator
Team player
Adaptable and able to work in a busy environment
Positive attitude
Ability to deal sensitively with clients and experts
Awareness of the legal and ethical principles and be able to apply those to different situations
Work well under pressure

Superior Organisational skills

Files kept organised and tidy
Workstation and area kept organised and tidy
Diaries are kept up to date
Files opened without delay
Files closed as soon as the work on the matter is completed
Efficiency in dealing with work and accuracy of work produced.
Ability to work with initiative; maintaining a flexible and responsible approach

Performance

Conducting matters on behalf of clients to their satisfaction
Careful file management and the keeping of detailed contemporaneous attendance notes of all work done on behalf of clients
Compliance with time recording requirements and reaching financial targets
Knowledge and use of court rules and procedures
Personal development and contribution to the overall objectives of the firm
Ability to remain professional at all times whilst coping with a busy role
Attend Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training as required
Generate case load

BEHAVIOUR

Attendance and Punctuality

Communication

Appearance

PQE a minimum of 3 years up to 10+.