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Frettens is looking for a Residential Property Lawyer to join the team in Christchurch.  

Core values - what we look for in all Frettens staff

Someone who:

  • Is IT literate and confident in learning new processes
  • Is consistently friendly, and approachable with a can do attitude
  • Doesn't use jargon with clients
  • Co-operates with colleagues from all teams and at all levels
  • Enjoys working as part of a team, helping and supporting others
  • Has the ability to work calmly, even under pressure
  • Takes personal pride in their work
  • Nurturing & supportive approach to relevant team members reporting to them
  • Take ownership and responsibility for issues
  • Maintains client contact appropriately

Essential qualities

We welcome applications from people with the following essential skills, attributes and experience:

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Marketing and networking skills
  • Ability to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work closely with and supervise a paralegal
  • Can communicate effectively at all levels
  • Ability to motivate yourself to meet / exceed targets
  • Able to work independently and manage a caseload
  • Ability to structure own workload, making best use of resources and time
  • Ability to oversee team members work and deal with issues as they arise
  • Returns client calls
  • Able to meet new clients and win new business

Desirable talents

The following abilities would also be desirable:

  • A qualified solicitor/ FCILEx with 3 + PQE although applications from candidates with significant residential conveyancing experience or who are part qualified would be considered
  • Anticipates client’s future needs, sees opportunities for other teams and makes suitable introductions
  • Aims to sell Frettens on service and values (rather than price alone) and follow up on viable enquiries

Salary and Benefits

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience. Frettens offer a wide range of benefits to our staff - See Working at Frettens – Benefits.

Apply

To apply please send your CV with a written letter to Catharine Snow - csnow@frettens.co.uk.

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