Legal Executive (Sutton in Ashfield office)

About us

We are a local law firm offering a range of Conveyancing and Private Client services. We have four offices based across Mansfield and combine our friendly, supportive office based community with opportunities for hybrid and remote working.

We believe that being a great place to work goes hand in hand with delivering a great customer service, so we strive to achieve a working environment where our employees are as happy as our clients.

We pride ourselves on having a hardworking group of people, who like to have fun at work, are friendly and supportive of each other and we encourage training, learning and development opportunities for all. We also offer wellbeing days, and personal development workshops to support every individual to care for their own wellbeing.

Job Purpose and Overview

The main purpose of the Legal Executive role is to take responsibility for a caseload of files, whilst providing excellent client service and the management of completion targets.

On joining us you will be working with an Assistant as your caseload grows, supported with the day to day running of the files, exchanges and completions giving you more time to focus on the legal aspects of a transaction and working with us to continually enhance our clients experience.

Key tasks and Accountabilities

• Working closely and proactively with an Assistant on a day-to-day basis, to ensure the smooth running of the files, exchanges, and completions
• Responsible for the full process including dealing with additional queries on a case and title investigations
• Advising clients on any legal issues they should be aware of
• Reporting any legal issues to Mortgagees
• Obtaining quotes for Indemnity policies and putting the relevant policies into force
• Communicating with clients on a purchase with documents for signing
• Signing files off authorising an Exchange of Contracts to take place on a sale and purchase
• Dealing with clients, brokers, agents or other work providers in a professional manner at all times
• Ensuring all processes are carried out efficiently using the case management system
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and sharing with colleagues where appropriate

Person Specification

• 2-3 years experience in conveyancing field
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to set own priorities for the day ahead
• Good time management skills to ensure deadlines and turnaround times are achieved
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good telephone skills with a friendly and approachable manner, keen to generate an excellent first impression
• Good attention to detail with a methodical approach to administrative tasks
• Team player who sees helping others as a fundamental part of the role
• Good IT skills in order to enable the postholder to quickly learn our Case Management System
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to juggle priorities to ensure work is carried out in order of importance
• A willingness to learn

What we offer you

A Flexible working environment

• We are happy to explore with you a number of flexible working options; including hybrid working. During our settling in period, you will be expected to work in our office for your full working hours
• All employees are currently able to opt to work one day a week from home (pro rata for part time staff)
• The flexibility to take annual leave from as little as one hour at a time
• We also operate a flexitime working system providing flexibility with hours of work
• Lunchtime closure across the firm with one hour lunchbreak
• ½ day leave to celebrate your Birthday

Salary and benefits

• We offer a competitive salary within a salary scale that allows ongoing progression
• A starting annual leave entitlement of 31 days (including bank holidays) increasing by a further 2 weeks with service
• Full-time hours which are lower than many employers at 35 hours per week over Monday to Friday
• We operate a non-contractual bonus scheme which you will benefit from after completion of our settling in period

This role will be based at our Low Street office, located in the centre of Sutton in Ashfield.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified date, once sufficient applications have been received.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in Fidler & Pepper Lawyers.