AddressConveyancing Assistant (Full Time I Permanent PartTime I Job Share)
Bedfords Legal
We are on the lookout for a talented and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join the Bedfords Property Team.
The role would also suit 3rd year plus law students wanting to gain in-house experience and training.
If you are passionate about customer service, have excellent communication and organisation skills, we want to hear from you!
If this sounds like you or someone you know, contact us to find out more about this opportunity and apply.
About the role
The primary focus of this role is to provide support to two senior property lawyers. Candidates who enjoy a varied role and wish to develop their skills and conveyancing capabilities within a collaborative environment will suit this opportunity.
We will provide ongoing training and development. Key to this position is a strong work ethic and a desire to work in a team and provide professional administrative services to lawyers and clients.
You will be involved in interesting legal matters, and on a day-to-day basis you can expect the role to include:
- Assisting senior lawyers in managing our high volume residential conveyancing practice
- Ordering and monitoring searches
- Preparing and compiling contracts
- Liaising with clients, lenders, agents and other agencies
- Electronic file management
- Preparation of basic correspondence
- Coordination of settlements through PEXA
- Other tasks suitable to your experience
- Other administrative tasks as required
About you
The successful candidate ideally would have prior experience in an ACT or NSW conveyancing practice. You will be a team player with a can-do attitude committed to achieving client/ firm outcomes.
You will also possess the following attributes/ skills:
- exceptional attention to detail and a professional approach
- a genuine commitment and ability to deliver high-quality client service
- good written and verbal communication skills and judgement
- good knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe etc) with a high level of accuracy
- good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
- good judgement and the ability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- an interest in undertaking training and development to learn new skills
- the ability to foster positive working relationships
- active team member, completing tasks and assisting others to complete tasks
- possess a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for desired outcomes
- use discretion and deal with sensitive information appropriately
- ability to work autonomously, exercise initiative and judgement
- effective planning, organisation, and time management skills
- the ability to quickly become proficient in systems and processes
- a flexible approach to working with stakeholders and their differing styles
Who we are
Bedfords Legal has a simple but steadfast philosophy that clients remain at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment is to deliver honest and outcome-focused services in a cost-effective way.
We are not interested in doing things a particular way just because that's how they have always been done.
We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong and productive relationships with our clients and stakeholders.
We have a friendly, positive team culture and provide a rewarding workplace. The position is office-based, generally Monday - Friday but there is flexibility as to days, hours and Full Time/Part Time arrangements.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact:
Mark Tigwell, Director 6285 2900
Applications close:
31 May 2024
To apply please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
