Our client is a super practice based in the York area. They're a relatively small firm offering a different and progressive role. This is a hands on position, lots of variety and further training is provided for the right candidate
You will be assisting in a busy Commercial Property department working closely with the team. You will gain very broad, hands-on experience whilst undertaking a variety of work and having direct client contact. Training will be given as required.
The team is in a period of development as we adopt AI and speech recognition technology. It may start as a more traditional role of audio-typing and task dictation, but a key aim of the role is to helping the team transition into a new digital future, helping implement the changes across the department.
The post is office based and full time.
You will
- develop expertise, experience and skills with training, direction and appropriate supervision;
- demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently but also as part of a team;
- communicate and engage at all levels both internally and externally
- be flexible, adaptable and have a positive attitude to work;
- identify priorities within a complex and demanding workload and sustain consistent quality performance when under pressure;
- analyse and apply problem-solving skills;
- be confident in your own abilities and self-motivated;
- be friendly and approachable;
- have a genuine commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Key qualifications and skills:
- Some real estate/land law knowledge acquired whilst doing a law degree or post graduate degree would be an advantage;
- Genuine interest in working in Commercial Property, including development of new housing estates;
- Some work experience in a law firm;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Good IT knowledge; and
- A willingness to adopt and implement new technologies.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- A tax-free bonus scheme
- Workplace pension scheme
- Organised social and team events
- Professional Development
- Discounts on legal costs within the firm
- Enhanced annual leave over the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
