Careers at Eric Robinson

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our friendly Conveyancing team in Richmond or Lymington office. The role involves providing support to 1 or more Conveyancing fee earners in our busy high street office, so good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise work is essential.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also important as candidates will be required to communicate regularly and professionally with clients and stakeholders. Proven experience in accuracy and attention to detail is important as the role will involve completion of legal documents and the use of our online case management systems.

The ideal candidates will have similar previous working experience and possess a good working knowledge of conveyancing legal work.

Key Skills Required:

• Good working knowledge of Conveyancing legal work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to prioritise work and confidence to work within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Enjoys working independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptable attitude to work
• IT literate in Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of case management systems & online systems

Working Pattern:

The role is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours / 5 days per week), although part-time hours would be considered. No weekend working.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + all UK bank holidays (Pro-Rata if part-time) + Birthday leave
• Discretionary Performance related bonus’s (paid monthly)
• SimplyHealth Membership
• Employee Referral scheme
• Pension scheme 4% matched
• Discounted legal fees
• Life Insurance

Based in our Chandlers Ford office (near Southampton)

• Provide efficient administrative & secretarial support to the Fee Earner(s).
• Consistently provide clients with an excellent, professional, and friendly service, via all channels of communication.
• Undertake all necessary typing and dictation ensuring all work is accurate.
• Ensure all filing systems are well organised and comply with office procedures.
• Complete and file work produced in a timely manner and maintain up-to-date records.
• Manage own diary and that of the Fee Earner(s) & diarise key dates.
• Ensure monetary transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with professional rules.
• Observe confidentiality in all matters both internal and external and maintain an awareness of the need for data protection.

Person Specification/Skills

• Possess and maintain a good working knowledge of all processes, procedures, and
• precedents within the department / area of law and keep up to date with any changes.
• Proficient in MS Office and case management systems. Training can be provided.
• Ability to prioritise work and confidence to work within a fast-paced environment
• Uphold the core values of the Firm in all aspects of the role.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Dependability and confidentiality.
• Can-do and solution seeking attitude.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• To have excellent verbal and written communication.
• To have a flexible approach to work and drive own personal development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance related discretionary monthly bonus
• Online review bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + 1 day paid Birthday Leave
• Discounted health, medical, fitness & lifestyle with Simplyhealth
• Discounted legal fees
• Contribution of memberships & subscriptions for qualifications
• Pension (4% contribution matched by Eric Robinson) with Scottish Widows
• Free parking
• Life Insurance