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Job Title: Operations Assistant
Location: Nelson Office
Hours: 37 hours per week – Full Time
The role:
At Farnworth Rose we are seeking an administrator to provide support to our Operations Manager who works across all departments.
We are looking for a driven, focused and enthusiastic person to join our team and assist with duties such as the maintenance and development of our case management system, help with the implementation of new systems and processes, extracting data from our case management system and much more.
Main responsibilities:
The vacancy involves undertaking tasks including:
Development of our case management system (some IT knowledge is crucial)
Assisting in the implementation of new technology systems.
Assisting in the implementation of new processes.
Set up of new employee workstations and the necessary account access.
Producing daily/monthly reports, extracting data from our case management system.
Daily monitoring of our cashier portal.
Diary management.
Document storage.
Arrangement of meetings.
Updating our risk and compliance software.
Assisting the operations manager with any projects that may arise.
You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will be expected to work using your own initiative. Good time keeping and organisational skills are important. IT skills are essential although full training on our internal systems will be provided.
Skills Required:
Communication skills
Ability to manage time well
Work using own initiative
Good organisational skills
Confidence
The ability to work well as part of a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
This role is suitable for a motivated, polite and ambitious person who is keen to work in an office where career progression is encouraged. A positive attitude is essential along with the ability to use your own initiative. The candidate must be well presented with a happy to help nature.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to sophie@farnworthrose.co.uk
Job Title: Wills and Probate Fee Earner
Department: Private Client
Location: Nelson/Barrowford Office
Main Purpose of Job:
• Work competently as a Fee Earner within the department providing lifetime estate planning, handling a varied case load of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, setting up and administration of trusts, Court of Protection, trusts and the administration of estates
• Work towards targets/budgets as agreed with management and ensure that you are on track to deliver these
• Ensure all matters within the department are progressed in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure all file, client care and case management quality standards are complied with
• To be involved in business development assisting with the growth of the department’s client base by doing the following:
➢ Contributing ideas to the firm’s marketing strategy for obtaining new work ➢ Attending networking events and undertake business development activities to promote yourself and the firm
➢ Promotion and delivery of an excellent service ➢ Report to Head of Department
Responsibilities, duties and tasks:
• To understand and comply at all times with the obligations set out by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and other relevant regulatory bodies, particularly the Code of Conduct and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• To provide legal advice and assistance to the firm’s existing clients whilst developing your own client base.
• To work efficiently as a fee earner within the department.
• To supervise and review junior members of staffs work.
• To utilise the firm’s case management system to best effect in order to manage your case load.
• To record time and bill clients in line with agreed practice policy and charging rates.
• To identify and initiate cross-selling opportunities.
• To exercise your initiative and be proactive in the business development of the firm generally.
• To ensure that outstanding client care is given at all times and to maintain a highly professional approach.
• To manage all files methodically and efficiently and in accordance with SRA requirements, the firm’s procedures and the LEXCEL quality mark requirements.
• To familiarise yourself with the Firm’s Staff Handbook and Health and Safety policy.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client’s documentation and/or information
• To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development and ensure compliance with any compulsory professional education requirements
• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work commensurate with the role
The above list of duties in not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.
The duties in this job description should be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all employees and is consistent with the firm’s Equality and Diversity policy.
The firm reserves the right to alter or amend the duties set out in this job description in accordance with the needs of the business and after consultation with you.
To apply, please send your CV including a covering letter to sophie@farnworthrose.co.uk
Job Title: Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor
Department: Commercial Conveyancing
Location: Nelson/Barrowford Office
Hours: 37 hours per week – Full Time
Main Purpose of Job
• To work as a valued member of the Commercial Department, specialising in Commercial Property dealing with the legal, contractual, and transactional issues or procedures that concern property and land owned or rented by commercial clients. Whilst ensuring that you meet the compliance needs of the Firm.
• To be responsible for own caseload of work and own targets.
• Achieve the financial targets defined by the Firm.
• To support the firm in growing its client base and the profile of the firm through the promotion and delivery of an excellent service and by getting involved with business development.
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks
Job Specific:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Personal
• To attend and contribute to group meetings.
• Continuously develop own technical expertise.
• Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to relevant specialist areas.
• Promote the vision and culture of the Firm
• Annually participate and input in the departmental Strategic Planning meeting and budgets.
• To maintain a culture where individuals are encouraged to identify problems or mistakes and are encouraged to “speak up” to ensure issues are resolved.
• To support the growth of the Commercial Department
• Manage your own caseload of commercial transactions
• Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice
• Meet any personal KPI’s which are set and agreed with HoD
Legal
• To manage an interesting and varied caseload from dealing with sale and purchase of land or commercial property, planning agreements and property mortgaging/finance, handling option agreements by the landowner or developer, deal with overage or development clawback agreements, and easements and right of way etc.
• To draft contracts, other necessary legal documents for the transactions and research legal issues.
• Communicate directly with clients and conduct meetings and negotiations.
• To advise clients on relevant commercial and legal matters that might impact upon the business of the client.
• To carry out the necessary due diligence on transactions.
• To be responsible for ensuring achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements as agreed with HoD.
• Maintaining up to date and accurate data on the case management system.
• To monitor own performance in relation to the number of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, time recording and to take appropriate action to ensure targets are met.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all Company and client documentation and information.
Client Care
• To maintain and build on the Firms existing relationships with clients.
• To develop a KYC on all business clients to ensure that their needs are met.
• To maintain high standards in the processing of client work, both in respect of professional standards and client care.
Business Development
• To be involved with marketing and business development initiatives such as writing articles for newsletters, website and social media.
• Working with the marketing manager and business development manager to attract new business to the department and attending new business and networking meetings.
• Proactively communicating with existing and new referrers.
• Develop and implement departmental workflows and processes to improve efficiencies to deliver a profitable department.
• Be involved in any internal cross- selling opportunities.
Risk
• To be fully compliant with the Money Laundering Policies and Procedures
• Conforming to the Firm’s risk management and compliance procedures
• Attend regular meetings with the department to review current work and workload
The duties in this job description should be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all employees and is consistent with the firm’s equality and diversity policy.
To apply, please send your CV including a cover letter to sophie@farnworthrose.co.uk
General
We are always keen to recruit skilled and experienced legal professionals so even if there is not a suitable role listed here please feel free to send your CV to sophie@farnworthrose.co.uk in order for us to potentially consider you in the future.
