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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join my clients team in their offices based in Devizes, Wiltshire on a hybrid basis.
My clients Commercial Property Team is to undertake a broad range of fee earning work for commercial and private clients of the practice. The work will include Landlord and Tenant, acquisitions and disposals and development. All Solicitors are responsible for ensuring the success of the Firm in line with the overall business plan.
Role & Responsibilities:
• To manage all client work allocated by the Team Lead in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm's Office Manual and Lexcel standards.• To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.• At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients.• To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.• In close liaison with the Finance team, to have overall responsibility for credit control on own matters.• To comply with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct 2011.• To maintain clear and precise communications with other staff in the firm.• To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.• To supervise, support and develop immediate support staff and fee earning staff as agreed with the Head of Department.• To take responsibility for and attend to your CPD needs.• In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the SRA and to assist with in-house training as may be required.• To carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the Team Lead.
Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
• 1-5 years PQE with broad commercial property experience to include Landlord and Tenant, acquisitions and disposals and development work• Experience of managing own workload effectively, particularly in a pressurised environment• Strong organisational skills• Flexible approach to work• Experience of liaising with agents and other professionals• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality and a customer service focus• Experience of using a Case Management System• Ability to travel to clients etc• Strong ICT skills.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
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