Property, Highways & Planning Dept

Responsible for the smooth operation of a property management company servicing a block of 5 flats. • Including the operation and soft facilities management of the site.• Checking health and safety risks and hazards of the building.• Organising and overseeing contractors in relation to repairs and maintenance.• Ensuring all documentation, insurances and filing is in order.• Key point of contact for Directors and residents.• Handling enquiries.• Preparing and… Show more Responsible for the smooth operation of a property management company servicing a block of 5 flats. • Including the operation and soft facilities management of the site.• Checking health and safety risks and hazards of the building.• Organising and overseeing contractors in relation to repairs and maintenance.• Ensuring all documentation, insurances and filing is in order.• Key point of contact for Directors and residents.• Handling enquiries.• Preparing and filing company tax returns. Show less

Handling a range of private client matters. Identifying new opportunities and following leads. • Tax and estate planning• Will drafting• Lasting Powers of Attorney• Residential ConveyancingAlso involved in rolling out a conveyancing case management system developed by JustLawyers to enable remote working. Demonstrating the system to new users. Identifying, interviewing and assessing new business opportunities to incorporate the software and join the business.

This was a high street firm based in the heart of Medway, Kent and training placement was in the following areas: • Commercial and residential property• Tax and estate planning• Family Law• Employment Law• General practiceA high quality legal service was provided to all clients whilst gaining competency to practice as a solicitor in a supported environment to: • Interview, take instructions and provide advice and guidance to clients on law and legal… Show more This was a high street firm based in the heart of Medway, Kent and training placement was in the following areas: • Commercial and residential property• Tax and estate planning• Family Law• Employment Law• General practiceA high quality legal service was provided to all clients whilst gaining competency to practice as a solicitor in a supported environment to: • Interview, take instructions and provide advice and guidance to clients on law and legal issues relating to their case.• Draft documents, contracts and letters ensuring they were adapted to each client and their needs. • Correspond via letter and email with clients and other solicitors.• Negotiate with clients and other parties to reach an agreed outcome.• Liaise with counsel, experts or other third parties on cases and court appearances. • Complete research tasks and analyse documents to provide advice to other team members or direct to clients. • Attend meetings, conferences and court and prepare all related paperwork. • Work with other fee-earners, to help progress their files. Show less

Regulatory and Compliance. Interventions.

Clinical negligence.

Criminal and family law.