Trainee Lawyer Real Estate
In this position, you are part of the Real Estate section. The section consists of lawyers, (candidate) civil law notaries, and assistants who work closely and with pleasure for the profession.
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This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
you have completed an MBO or HBO education in the direction of secretarial, administrative, or legal services;
you have at least one year of work experience in a comparable position, for example as a secretary, legal assistant, or notary clerk;
you can express yourself excellently in Dutch, both orally and in writing; and
at least 28 vacation days on a full-time basis, 8% holiday allowance, a good pension scheme, the possibility to join our collective health insurance, a laptop and iPhone, and a full public transport travel allowance.
As an assistant, you are the backbone of the (candidate) notaries within our Real Estate section. The section consists of lawyers and (candidate) notaries. The section has extensive experience in the field of real estate and specializes in, among other things: notarial real estate, project development, real estate transactions, sustainable energy, (commercial) tenancy law and environmental law. The (candidate) notaries, lawyers, and assistants of the section form a close-knit team. High-quality expertise is present and the section operates at the top of the market. An accessible atmosphere and an open culture also prevail.
In addition to you, the notarial real estate team consists of two notaries, one added notary, four candidate notaries, and an assistant. As an assistant, you participate directly in a varied practice and form an important link between the (candidate) notaries and clients. You support the (candidate) notaries in their activities, manage the administration, and keep an eye on deadlines, time limits, and appointments. You open files, handle Wwft identification, collect documents relevant to the file, and consult digital registers. Subsequently, based on templates and instructions from the (candidate) notaries, you draft deeds and associated documents (powers of attorney, settlement notes, and resolutions). After the deeds have been executed, you take care of the completion of the file, invoicing, and archiving. In this way, together with the other assistant within the section, you ensure that the secretariat runs smoothly.
preferably you are available for four or five days per week as soon as possible (but the start date is negotiable).
a next step in your career as an assistant at a large and professional firm with a good reputation and high rankings (including The Legal 500, Chambers, and PropertyNL);
a versatile role with much responsibility and room for your own initiatives;
the possibility to follow training or courses to develop yourself both personally and professionally;
a workplace in Amsterdam and good facilities to work from home;
an informal working environment with many fun office activities, such as team outings, drinks, office parties, and a winter sports weekend;
an employment contract for a duration of one year with a view to permanent employment;
a salary of min. € 2,762.- and max. € 4,729.- gross per month on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) depending on your work experience, knowledge, and competencies; and
BarentsKrans is an independent, Dutch law and notary firm. With over 170 colleagues, we work on beautiful legal challenges, both nationally and internationally. We have an office in the center of The Hague and at the Zuidas in Amsterdam. Our lawyers and notaries are supported by the secretariat and the staff departments, including compliance, communication, facilities, financial administration, HR, ICT, and learning & development.
Are you the dedicated assistant we are looking for? Then send us your application documents via the application form on our website. Do you want to know more about this vacancy? Then please contact our recruiters. The application procedure in principle consists of two interviews, potentially supplemented by a reference check. A pre-employment screening, including the provision of a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), is part of the procedure.
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