Legal Apprentice – Residential Conveyancing - Ref 14924

Hawker Jones Solicitors Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

20+ bank holidays

Progression to full-time position

Job summary

Hawker Jones Solicitors Ltd. offers an apprenticeship opportunity in Conveyancing administration in Rishton, with hands-on experience in a busy legal environment while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

You will handle calls, onboard new matters, update the case management system and assist the Conveyancing Team, with AML checks and documentation follow-ups. Training and support are provided, with potential for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• Organised and reliable.
• Accurate and pays attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to manage deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls from clients and other parties in a professional manner.
• Onboard new client matters.
• Update the case management system.
• Request and chase clients for information and documentation.
• Provide general admin support to the Conveyancing Team.
• Carry out Anti-Money Laundering and other compliance checks.
• Support Conveyancers with residential property matters.

Skills

Enthusiastic learner

Organised and reliable

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Willingness to learn

Interest in legal sector

Education

Level 3 Business Administration (apprenticeship)

Job description

Company Bio

Start your career in law with award-winning firm- Hawker Jones Solicitors

Are you looking for an exciting career where you can learn, develop and gain valuable experience?

You don't need previous legal experience. What matters to us is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Hawker Jones is a premier law firm providing a comprehensive range of legal services and solutions for our clients.

We offer a bespoke service to our clients advising on a range of personal matters including Civil Litigation, Family Law and Personal Injury.

Description

As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced Conveyancers, gaining practical experience of working in a busy legal environment while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

• Answering and dealing with incoming calls from clients and other parties in a professional and helpful manner.


• Onboarding new client matters.


• Updating our case management system


• Requesting and chasing clients for outstanding information and documentation.


• Providing general administrative support to the Conveyancing Team.


• Carrying out Anti-Money Laundering and other compliance checks.


• Supporting Conveyancers with the smooth and efficient progression of residential property matters.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and keen to learn


• Organised and reliable


• Accurate and pays attention to detail


• Able to work as part of a team


• Able to manage deadlines and work in a busy environment


• A willingness to learn and develop new skills


• Interested in building a career within the legal sector

Previous legal experience is not required — full training and support will be provided.

Additional Info

• 20 + bank holidays.


• Free parking.


• For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to progress into a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.