Agricultural Property Lawyer - Lincolnshire
Chattertons Solicitors, Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, 60069
We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK. Our Agricultural Team is recognised in the Legal 500.
Some of the great benefits that we offer are:
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
The role:
You will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:
Supporting and developing an existing case load of agricultural work
Work relating to Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
Acquisition and disposal of farms and rural property
Client and Agent liaison
Utility company easements and transfers
Assisting our Renewables Team with agricultural property law advice
Auction packs
Exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities, (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations)
We consider this a growth area of the Company so the ideal candidate will be required to work with the Companys Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the Company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide an ongoing service to existing clients
To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business
Develop and enhance the Agricultural Law team, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures
Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week).
Location:Flexible around our offices
Salary:Competitive depending on experience.
Person Specification: Qualifications
Passion for and strong desire to working within agricultural law
Legal qualification or relevant experience
Residential and/or Commercial property or Agricultural Property experience
Knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and high levels of computer literacy
Understanding of the Solicitors Account Rules
Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations
Knowledge of case management systems
Previous experience of Visual Files and SOS Connect
Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with confidence
Strong planning and organisational skills
Marketing and business development
Presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to work in a structured and process driven way
Desire to provide a high quality service
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
High level of integrity
Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels
Attributes
Professional
Positive and flexible approach
Sense of Humour
Hardworking and positive attitude
The ability to travel between Chattertons offices therefore full driving licence and access to car
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please refer to ourprivacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
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Some of the great benefits that we offer are:
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
The role:
You will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:
Supporting and developing an existing case load of agricultural work
Work relating to Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies
Acquisition and disposal of farms and rural property
Client and Agent liaison
Utility company easements and transfers
Assisting our Renewables Team with agricultural property law advice
Auction packs
Exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities, (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations)
We consider this a growth area of the Company so the ideal candidate will be required to work with the Companys Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the Company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide an ongoing service to existing clients
To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business
Develop and enhance the Agricultural Law team, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures
Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week).
Location:Flexible around our offices
Salary:Competitive depending on experience.
Person Specification: Qualifications
Passion for and strong desire to working within agricultural law
Legal qualification or relevant experience
Residential and/or Commercial property or Agricultural Property experience
Knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and high levels of computer literacy
Understanding of the Solicitors Account Rules
Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations
Knowledge of case management systems
Previous experience of Visual Files and SOS Connect
Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with confidence
Strong planning and organisational skills
Marketing and business development
Presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to work in a structured and process driven way
Desire to provide a high quality service
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
High level of integrity
Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels
Attributes
Professional
Positive and flexible approach
Sense of Humour
Hardworking and positive attitude
The ability to travel between Chattertons offices therefore full driving licence and access to car
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please refer to ourprivacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
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