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Location: Launceston
Salary: Salary subject to skills
Coodes LLP has been named one of the UK's leading law firms in the **** Chambers and Partners Guide, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, and Legal 500, with top rankings across multiple departments.
We're proud of our Investors in People Silver accreditation, recognising our commitment to supporting long-term, rewarding careers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, we'll help you thrive.
Our values professionalism, integrity, teamwork, fairness, enterprise, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where everyone's contribution is valued.
While our history is long, our mindset is modern. We're known as one of the most progressive firms in the region, with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in client service.
At Coodes, you'll work alongside some of the region's most respected legal professionals, delivering outstanding service to clients across the South West. Whether your passion lies in private client work, commercial law, litigation, or support services, you'll find a home here.
Ready to take the next step in your legal career?
Join a firm where tradition meets innovation and where people come first.
Due to a recognition of the huge opportunities for growth an opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon as a Legal Assistant in the Residential Property Department.
In this newly created role you will work in our Residential Property Department and become a key member of our busy established team taking the client on their journey from the initial instruction stage to Post-Completion.
What You Will Do
Provide administration assistance including typing from digital dictation for our experienced lawyers, alongside others within the support team
Deal with telephone calls for the Residential Property Team alongside the existing support team
Become involved in work across the entirety of a property matter from inception to post completion, giving the opportunity to learn more about the property deals you are involved with and help see them through to completion
Assist in file management tasks for specific lawyers within the team
Experience And Qualifications You Need
At least 2 years' experience in a secretarial role or as a legal secretary, ideally in a property team
Experience of customer contact with the public and business clients
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent IT and record keeping skills
You Will Love This Role If
You want to make a difference in a forward-thinking business that delivers great customer service
Are a team player and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic
You Will Be a Success If
Have excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Have excellent computer skills and competent in the use of MS software and preferably case management software
Accuracy and an eye for detail
Understanding of prioritisation and initiative to achieve objectives
The role offers exceptional opportunities for personal development and advancement and would suit a graduate or individual undertaking legal studies, in order to progress in a residential property career.
Additional Benefits Include
Group pension plan
Annual bonus scheme
Medical cash plan
Life assurance
Holiday trading
Private medical insurance options
Cycle to work
Discounted shopping platform
Location
Ideally Launceston - we are open to discussion regarding which of our nine locations best suits you. In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish.
Hours
This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday however we welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.
Please note interviews will be held on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December ****.
DBS
This vacancy will be subject to a DBS Check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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