Guest Walker Solicitors
Legal Assistant
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Guest Walker is a well-established solicitors’ firm based in the heart of York.
We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our busy Commercial Property team.
The team is in a period of development as we adopt new technologies. Whilst it may start as a more traditional role including audio-typing and task dictation, a key aim of the role is to help the team transition into a new digital future and shape change across the department.
The post is office-based and full-time.
You will
- Develop expertise, experience, and skills with appropriate guidance from our experienced solicitors;
- Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills and the initiative to work independently but also as part of a team;
- Communicate and engage at all levels both internally and externally;
- Be flexible, adaptable, and have a positive attitude to work;
- Identify priorities within a complex and demanding workload and sustain consistent quality performance when under pressure;
- Analyse and apply problem-solving skills;
- Be friendly, approachable, and willing to help share development with and of colleagues;
- Be confident in your own abilities and self-motivated and have a genuine commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
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Key qualifications and skills:
- Genuine interest in working in Commercial Property, including new developments;
- Some real estate/land law knowledge acquired whilst doing a law degree or post-graduate degree would be an advantage;
- Some work experience in a law firm;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Good IT knowledge and a willingness to adopt and implement new technologies.
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Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- A tax-free profit share ‘bonus’ scheme
- Workplace pension scheme
- Professional Development
- Discounts on legal costs within the firm
- Enhanced annual leave over the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Guest Walker is an Employee Ownership Trust, which means we are run on behalf of our staff, for the benefit of our staff and clients.
We are looking for someone to join our Guest Walker family.
If you think this opportunity fits your career aspirations, please contact our Head of People and Operations, Rachel Spawton at rachel.spawton@guestwalker.co.uk with your CV and covering letter.
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