Apprentice Business Administrator (Conveyancing Assistant) - Ref 15007

Amt Lawyers; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

AMT Lawyers in Blackburn is offering a brilliant Apprenticeship within the Conveyancing Department. This role involves being an integral part of our Conveyancing Department. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills via telephone and in person.

Furthermore, it will be important for the candidate to be organised and can multi-task. We seek to employ an Apprentice which is committed, dedicated and consistent in all tasks set.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Residential Conveyancing and the legal process.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Drafting emails, letters, and correspondence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to act on instructions from a Solicitor or supervisor.
• Customer/Client relations and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the Conveyancing Department and assist with day-to-day tasks.
• Support the team in conveying property transactions and related correspondence.
• Draft emails, letters, and other client communications as required.
• Maintain organisation and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Follow instructions from solicitors/supervisors and escalate where needed.
• Contribute to client relations and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Punctuality

Client relations

Job description

Company Bio

Our office is based in Blackburn on the historic Wellington Street St Johns. Our team of people consists of highly experienced and respected lawyers who are supported by ambitious and committed paralegals. Our specialists are accredited in their area of legal expertise and we are confident that we can provide all our clients with a quality and effective service. We are especially committed to maintaining excellent client care and seek to provide services of the highest level. We are always looking to improve our standards of service and are committed to ensuring that we provide timely and effective communication to our clients. We are always mindful of any language or other barriers which affect our clients and therefore we are able to provide our services in various languages.

Description

A brilliant Apprenticeship opportunity has arisen within our Conveyancing Department at our Head Office in Blackburn. This role involves being an integral part of our Conveyancing Department.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills via telephone and in person. Furthermore, it will be important for the candidate to be organised and can multi-task. We seek to employ an Apprentice which is committed, dedicated and consistent in all tasks set. Punctuality and attendance are also extremely important for this role considering the level of responsibility which will be given to the chosen person.

A non-exhaustive list of the tasks which will be included within this role have been listed below:

1. A good understanding of Residential Conveyancing and the legal process
2. Excellent Communication Skills, both written and oral.
3. Drafting skills i.e. emails, letters etc.
4. The ability to work under pressure.
5. The ability to act on instructions from a Solicitor and/or supervisor.
6. Customer/Client relations

Progression

If the candidate can showcase the abilities mentioned above, the role will involve progression within the Property Department.

Problem Solving/Creativity/maintaining standards

• Respond to issues requiring a good understanding of work-area policies and procedures.
• Resolves complex problems in a thorough and timely manner; use discretion and know who to go to in order to resolve issues and complete tasks.
• Take a moderate level of accountability in the delivery of services offered by AMT Lawyers.
• Analyse and interpret a variety of situations and determine the most appropriate course of action.
• Use appropriate tools available to undertake the task as efficiently as possible
• Use relevant information from various sources to solve problems that impact own work area
• Update manuals/procedures and provide training to paralegals where appropriate
• Prioritise work
• Work as part of a team understanding and focusing on how the role supports the team’s and department’s priorities
• Work with colleagues to co-ordinate, develop, improve and work to Lexcel standards.

Responsibility and accountability

• Responsible for the receipt and acknowledgment of queries with appropriate tracking and response
• Responsible for prioritising work
• Responsible for supporting others.

Communication

• Interpret and communicate established processes and procedures to a range of audiences
• Convey information/advice to others that can be complex in nature and oversee implementation of any action
• Share information, verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Tailor communication to different audiences and clients.

Decision Making

• Obtain necessary level of information to inform decision making guided by general instructions and practices requiring interpretation.
• Articulate when necessary how decisions have been reached
• Provide advice and feedback to support other’s decision making"}