LIGHTFOOTS LLP is looking for employees for positions:
legal secretary
Working hours
full-time | Part-time
full-time | Part-time | Permanent
Responsibility
prepare introductory letters to client with relevant initial enclosures and assist in client engagement
type dictated documents & letters from fee earners using BigHand
prepare and draft documents for fee earners accuracy is key
prepare and draft documents for fee earners – accuracy is key
filter calls, update clients/agents/solicitors, take accurate messages
preparing all relevant correspondence on behalf of fee earners
assisting with billing / invoicing clients
open new files, close files and general file keeping
Requirements
must have a professional telephone manner and experience in dealing on a customer base level
A methodical approach to work and ability to prioritise own workload
similar: 2 years
must have extremely good organisational skills
proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel
do you live within a commutable distance to Thame, Oxfordshire?
fast & accurate typing
residential conveyancing solicitor
Working hours
permanent
full-time | Permanent
Requirements
fee earning experience essential within residential property 4 to 5 years
fee earning experience essential within residential property – at least 4 to 5 years
sound legal knowledge within the conveyancing process
experience with buy to let, leasehold properties and corporate clients is necessary
experience of handling transfers of equity, remortgages, bridging, new builds, shared ownership leases and declarations of trust
experience in commercial conveyancing is a plus
excellent communication and organisation skills
able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
Responsibility
handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied
do you have at least 2 years PQE?
you will handle files for freehold and leasehold properties from initial instructions through to completion, ensuring all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked mortgage conditions are satisfied
you will also be preparing contracts and supporting documents, checking official copy documents, ensuring post completion is concluded accurately, using our case management system, handling client billing and liaise with clients, agents, borrowers, brokers, managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal departments and any others as necessary
you will also be preparing contracts and supporting documents, checking official copy documents, ensuring post completion is concluded accurately, using our case management system, handling client billing and liaise with clients, agents, borrowers, brokers, managers, buyers solicitors, internal departments and any others as necessary
handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely
administrator
Working hours
full-time | Part-time | Permanent
Requirements
excellent communication and customer service skills
previous experience in a similar administrative role
a high level of attention to detail
organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload
administrative: 1 year
residential conveyancing solicitor
Working hours
permanent
full-time | Permanent
Requirements
ideally at least 2PQE and experience in residential conveyancing is necessary
fee earning experience essential within residential property 4 to 5 years
fee earning experience essential within residential property – at least 4 to 5 years
sound legal knowledge within the conveyancing process
experience of handling transfers of equity, remortgages, bridging, new builds, shared ownership leases and declarations of trust
experience with leasehold properties and corporate clients and buy-to-let and portfolio owners is necessary
excellent communication and organisation skills
able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
Responsibility
title checking
preparation of contracts and supporting documents
checking official copy documents
liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary
dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately
using case management systems on a day-to-day basis
handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied
handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely
department manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
department Manager Responsibilities
providing guidance and supervision to all team members across all clients in particular on complex cases
allocate work within the department as necessary and monitor work flows in liaison with other team leaders/managers
title checking
visible within the department and a contact for escalation queries during operating hours
acting as sounding board for more junior solicitors and handling more complex transactions
work closely with Ethics & Compliance on any complaints and ensure improvements are identified and implemented, if necessary
preparation of contracts and supporting documents
Requirements
what you get in return
joining a friendly and supportive team
competitive salary
experience with leasehold properties and corporate clients is necessary
flexibility with regards to homeworking
experience in commercial conveyancing is a plus
proven in depth experience managing a team is necessary
able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
family solicitor
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
support senior fee earners in the department with incoming instructions and manage own caseload
correspond with clients appropriately and manage clients’ expectations
handle billing and invoicing of clients and assist in credit control
attend court hearings when necessary
drafting documents and correspondence
attendance at networking and marketing events
advising clients including direct contact with clients on Family matters such as divorce and dissolution, financial remedy cases, child matters, cohabitation agreements, etc
Requirements
minimum of 1 years PQE experience
must have a proven track record acting for clients in divorce, financial remedy and private law children cases
must have past experience in handling a caseload of private family matters including
do you live within a commutable distance to Thame, Oxfordshire?
it support technician
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Requirements
you will have at least five years' experience within an IT Helpdesk/IT Service support role
experience in a support leadership role would be advantageous
experience of handling complex technical issues/queries
ability to coach technical staff would be advantageous
operationally the successful candidate will take ownership of all IT support requests from logging through to closure whilst being supported by the Senior Helpdesk technician and junior members of the team
solid understanding of IT platforms and applications
A proven ability to manage multiple streams of work is a necessity for the role along with the ability to work autonomously
IT Technical Support: 5 years
licensed conveyancer
Working hours
permanent
part-time
Requirements
minimum 1 year PQE with experience in residential conveyancing or
an extensive background in residential conveyancing
conveyancing qualification or working towards
must have a good background in conveyancing
experience with leasehold properties and corporate clients and buy-to-let and portfolio owners is necessary
able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
able to balance commercial considerations with risks, offering balanced and bespoke advice
proactive with commercial and financial awareness
Responsibility
handling first or second charge, lender-only or dual representation, and private individual or company mortgages
title checking
repossession/receiver sale conveyancing
preparation of contracts and supporting documents
checking legal titles/conveyance documentation and reporting to clients
checking official copy documents
identifying risks to clients and, whenever possible, providing solutions or mitigation measures
liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary
paralegal
Responsibility
open and maintain electronic case files, keeping organised by actioning workflow entries and processing client instructions
initially, assisting fee earners in department with case load and under their direction
review Land Registry Office Copies
prepare routine legal documents using templates from our case management system
issue proceedings, obtain Court Orders and take enforcement action
prepare, file and serve Court bundles
assist fee earners in preparing invoices and ensure all fees are accounted for
supporting Fee Earners with the day-to-day management of files
Requirements
litigation: 1 year
do you live within a commutable distance to Thame, Oxfordshire?
solicitor
Requirements
qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum 3 years PQE OR substantial experience in Commercial law
you will have a minimum of 3 years PQE in a commercial law role and proven experience
excellent communication skills are required and can be described as a ‘people person’
experience with buy to let, leasehold properties and residential conveyancing transactions
possess exceptional client care skills
self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise, be agile and manage own workload
able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
be highly motivated and able to add value to the role
Responsibility
do you have at least 3 years PQE?
do you have at least 2 years PQE?
handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied
keeping up to date with any changes in law and where necessary, confidently and independently researching law relating to specific instructions
ensuring personal legal knowledge is kept up to date
handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely
