Ever had an interest in Legal but didn’t know how to start your career? Do you fancy a new challenge in a team and business looking to grow? Are you an enthusiastic and committed team member? If so, Tinsdills could be the business for you. We want someone like you to join our busy commercial and agricultural property team.
Department: Commercial and Agricultural Property
Branch: Leek – 10 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5AW
Hours: Part-time – 3 days (21 hours per week)
Responsible to: Head of Department and Senior Associate Solicitor
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
- assisting a Senior Associate Solicitor;
- efficient handling of a busy and varied caseload including all types of commercial and agricultural property matters;
- working as part of an experienced team and making a positive contribution;
- meeting and getting to know clients and maintaining high levels of client service;
- liaising with other agencies including estate agents, other parties’ solicitors, search agencies, mortgage lenders, brokers etc.;
- maintaining high professional standards of competence and financial integrity;
- keeping up to date with legal developments and continuing professional and development requirements;
- engaging in marketing activities to promote and develop the firm’s presence both locally and further afield.
Experience and Training: 2yrs+ experience in a similar post would be an advantage.
Your Skills:
- a desire to get it right first time, every time with good attention to detail;
- efficient time management – you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;
- friendly persona and a good team player;
- high standard of computer literacy and ability to use a case management system.
Your Qualities:
- knowledgeable;
- proactive;
- motivated;
- flexible and reliable;
- supportive
Benefits package:
- Starting on 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Contributory pension
- Death in service 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Perkbox
- Monthly Dress for the Day
- Company flu vaccination vouchers
Application process: If you wish to apply for this position then please submit your CV with a short covering letter to our Working Life Manager Jo Khalifa at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk