Administrator-Residential Conveyancing Department, Durham
Main Responsibilities:-
- You will oversee general office administration such as logging incoming cheques, maintaining internal registers, storage of deeds and documents etc.
- Opening new files as appropriate is a key part of the role, including taking initial enquiries, sending out initial letters and making appointments for client visits, transferring time/relevant documents and closing files.
- You will answer incoming calls, take messages and follow through any necessary actions where required.
- Providing quotations to prospective clients and introducers and building relationships with them.
- Arrange the file opening process for the conveyancing team across multiple offices, including taking initial calls, providing clients with quotes via an online portal, and gathering information from clients to open files.
- Ensure all clients personal details are kept up to date on our electronic system.
- Send electronic ID checks to all clients for the conveyancing team across multiple offices.
Requirements:-
- You will need strong typing skills and be able to use Microsoft systems competently including Excel and Word. As well as have an understanding of email systems, portals and other IT as appropriate.
- A good standard of education is required, including good spoken and written English skills.
- Experience of telephone work and working in a client care environment is essential for this role.
- Previous experience working within a busy administrative function, particularly within a legal conveyancing department or in a similar property related role would be desirable.
- You will need to be able to work well individually as well as part of a team.
- Ensuring that the firms procedures are always adhered to and followed, respecting client confidentiality at all times.
- You will need to be well motivated, demonstrate initiative and have a positive attitude. Along with having the confidence to inform the team leader of any serious problems you could encounter.
- You will need to be willing to attend and complete any relevant training as required.
Residential Conveyancing Admin Asisstant Durham Circa 21K
Main Responsibilities;-
• You will oversee general office administration such as logging incoming cheques, maintaining internal registers, storage of deeds and documents etc.
• Opening new files as appropriate is a key part of the role, including taking initial enquiries, sending out initial letters and making appointments for client visits, transferring time/relevant documents and closing files.
• You will answer incoming calls, take messages and follow through any necessary actions where required.
• Providing quotations to prospective clients and introducers and building relationships with them.
• Arrange the file opening process for the conveyancing team across multiple offices, including taking initial calls, providing clients with quotes via an online portal, and gathering information from clients to open files.
• Ensure all clients personal details are kept up to date on our electronic system.
• Send electronic ID checks to all clients for the conveyancing team across multiple offices.
Sixth Form Support Officer Durham 37 Hours per week Term Time only
Generally 7.30-3.30 Mon – Thur, 7.30am – 3.00 Fri
Main Responsibilities;-
- To promote the aims of the school plan.
- To promote the smooth and effective functioning of Durham Johnston.
- To participate in appropriate meetings.
- To celebrate and encourage the achievements of the students.
- To promote good order and discipline in school.
- To liaise with colleagues where appropriate.
- To take part in in-service training and performance management.
- To promote a pleasant learning environment in school.
- To follow the procedures and instructions of the LA and the Governing Body.
- To work at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.
The Main areas of support:-
- Print daily registers for the SFA.
- Take registers for private (and silent) study in SFA, cafe, pod, Atrium – ensure silence in SFA. Routinely check on sensible behaviour elsewhere.
- Register students in SFA where their teacher is absent.
- Cover sixth form tutor groups/take registers if needed.
- Flag and contact students who miss private (and silent) study. Raise persistent concerns weekly with YL/AYL.
- Support with running attendance reports and highlight to the YL/AYL.
- Manage resources in SFA, such as lending library loans, laptops, lockers, printer etc.
- Ensure tidiness of SFA and cafe.
- Raise IT issues with equipment/logins.
- Assist in managing student led initiatives: leavers hoodies, sign-up sheets for competitions, opportunities etc.
- Support with collection and distribution of letters, timetables, reports, photographs, hoodies, bursary checks etc.
- Support with administrative tasks relating to admissions, transition, bursary, record keeping etc.
- Assist with managing start/end of lunchtime.
- Targeted mentoring during form time with students identified as struggling with organisation or motivation.
- Deliver sessions period 5 with identified groups: wellbeing, study skills, supercurricular support etc.
Finance Assistant (4 days per week) Durham
Main Responsibilities:-
- Undertake a range of financial procedures, including placing orders, invoicing, preparation of cheques, banking cash, issuing receipts and dealing with supplier issues under the guidance of Senior finance staff.
- Resolve financial queries e.g. over order processing, financial accounts.
- Exchange information both verbally and in writing with teachers, other staff and external suppliers as well as LA Support Services staff.
- Undertake responsibility for the maintenance and updating of relevant financial records.
- Monitor monthly budgets and advise senior staff on variances where requested.
- Produce a range of financial data and reports for the senior finance team where requested.
- Use ParentPay facility to set up income payment services for parents / service users in regards to school trips and other income streams.
- Liaise with Senior Finance staff and provide detail in support of reconciliation of ParentPay deposits / Private School Funds.
- Receive and record monies from pupils and parents / carers.
- Issue letters to parents whose ParentPay accounts are in debit
- Undertake reconciliations, for example of bank accounts and petty cash and of the purchase ledger control account where required.
- Undertake other support duties such as reception cover, second call answering to school, dealing with correspondence, filing and word processing.
- Process travel and subsistence claims.
- Regularly work to pre-set deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Maintain up to date First Aid at Work qualification and contribute to the whole school First Aid Rota.
This role is a long Term contract role. The role will require an individual to work 4 days per week in Term time only.
Wills, Trusts & Probate Legal Secretary Durham
Great opportunity to join a prestigious North East Law Firm to assist the Wills, Trusts and Probare Fee Earner.
The Main Responsibilities of this role will include:-
- Supporting and assisting the WTP fee earners as far as is possible.
- Responsible for audio and copy typing for WTP as well as processing all claims for client related expenses (obtain from fee earners on a regular basis) and personal expenses for members of the WTP team.
- Overseeing & organising client appointments and arranging meeting rooms.
- All general administration of all WTP files and maintain awareness of files so as to be able to take messages and update clients on the telephone as required.
- General firm administration is part of the role and involves preparing and posting chitties, maintaining internal registers or storage of deeds and document
The ideall candidate will have experience working within a Wills, Trusts and Probate Team however any Legal Secretary experience would be considered ideally 1-2 years.
Wills Trusts & Probate Legal Secretary Durham Permanent Role with Competitive Salary
Leading North East Law Firm are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy firm supporting the Wills & Probate Fee Earner.
The Main Responsibilities of this role will include:-
- Supporting and assisting the WTP fee earners as far as is possible.
- Responsible for audio and copy typing for WTP as well as processing all claims for client related expenses (obtain from fee earners on a regular basis) and personal expenses for members of the WTP team.
- Overseeing & organising client appointments and arranging meeting rooms.
- All general administration of all WTP files and maintain awareness of files so as to be able to take messages and update clients on the telephone as required.
- General firm administration is part of the role and involves preparing and posting chitties, maintaining internal registers or storage of deeds and document
The successful candidate will ideally have;-
- Preferably 2 to 3 years’ experience in a legal secretarial role.
- You will need to undertake duties professionally, with utmost skill and care, always putting clients first.
- Ensuring that the firms procedures are always adhered to and followed, respecting client confidentiality at all times.
- You will need to be a well motivated individual and demonstrate initiative.
- You will need to be an excellent communicator in how you work with both clients and colleagues.
- Previous experience working within a Wills, Trust & Probate team would be ideal.
- To have the confidence to inform the team leader of any serious problems you could encounter with client files.
- You will need to be willing to attend and complete any relevant training as required.
Essentially required to support the Fee Earner:-
Main Responsibilities:-
- You will be responsible for audio and copy typing for WTP as well as processing all claims for client related expenses (obtain from fee earners on a regular basis) and personal expenses for members of the WTP team.
- The role involves organising client appointments and arranging meeting rooms.
- You will oversee general administration of all WTP files and maintain awareness of files so as to be able to take messages and update clients on the telephone as required.
- As far as qualifications go you will need to have a good standard of education with preferably 2 to 3 years’ experience in a legal secretarial role.
- You will need to undertake duties professionally, with utmost skill and care, always putting clients first.
- Ensuring that the firms procedures are always adhered to and followed, respecting client confidentiality at all times.
- You will need to be a well motivated individual and demonstrate initiative.
- You will need to be an excellent communicator in how you work with both clients and colleagues.
- Previous experience working within a Wills, Trust & Probate team would be ideal.
- To have the confidence to inform the team leader of any serious problems you could encounter with client files.
- You will need to be willing to attend and complete any relevant training as required.
Adkins & Cheurfi are urgently looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner for a prestigious County Durham Law Firm.
The Main Responsibilities of the experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner will involve:-
- Running your own caseload consisting of buying, selling, and re-mortgaging domestic properties and equity release;
- Meeting clients and taking detailed instructions;
- Giving basic, clear advice on all aspects of an Experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner
- Maintaining client confidentiality at all times;
- Opening and maintaining neat files in accordance with office procedures;
- Confirming instructions and advice to clients in writing;
- Conducting negotiations with other parties;
- Managing your caseload to ensure that cases are progressed, closed, and billed as appropriate;
- Referring matters to other practitioners within the firm as appropriate;
- Undertaking training and developing;
- Earn fees at a minimum of 3 times your salary per annum;
- Ensuring that all time spent is recorded;
- Ensuring adherence to AML and GDPR regulations at all times;
- Any other tasks as required by the Directors commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
- You will be smart and well-presented;
- Experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner with at least two years experience
- Have good social skills with a clear communication style both orally (in person and on the telephone) and in writing;
- Experience in dealing with members of the public face-to-face;
- IT literate and, after training, be able to operate a computer-based case management system;
- You will have excellent word processing skills;
- You will recognise your own limitations and be aware of when it is necessary for you to seek help or further advice;
- Ability to work under pressure as part of a small team;
- Sensitive to cultural issues in a diverse community;
- Hardworking, reliable, and punctual;
- You will be willing to give and receive help to and from other members of staff as needed;
- You will be able to work on your own initiative;
- Good organisational skills.
Adkins & Cheurfi have a brilliant opportunity for a Property Solicitor to join an established Solicitors practice based in Durham City Centre.
The role is for a Commercial Property Solicitor and the ideal candidate will be responsible for many varied and often complex caseloads. The ideal candidate will be comfortable representing the business and their huge range of customers across the country advising on several matters.
Candidate responsibilities
- The sale, purchase and lease of land or property
- Development, infrastructure and planning projects
- Property finance and investment
- Leasehold management
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Regeneration projects
- The drafting, reviewing and negotiation of contracts
- Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals
- Property litigation
