Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Fee Earner

Clear Legal & Financial RecruitmentHarrogatereedpublished 10/05/2026

We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our team and manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to legal completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
  • Handle all aspects of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity
  • Progress matters efficiently and accurately, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept regularly informed
  • Provide clear and practical advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process
  • Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, other solicitors and third parties
  • Prepare and review legal documentation and ensure all necessary searches, enquiries and checks are completed
  • Manage exchange and completion processes and deal with post-completion requirements
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and case records using the firm's case management system
  • Maintain high standards of client care, professionalism and confidentiality
  • Work towards agreed billing, time recording, aged debt and other performance targets
  • Take responsibility for credit control on your own matters, with support from the Accounts team
  • Ensure compliance with relevant professional regulations, procedures and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) where applicable
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and professional contacts
  • Contribute to business development and marketing activities where appropriate
  • Keep up to date with changes in conveyancing practice and relevant legislation through ongoing training and professional development
  • Supervise and support a Conveyancing Assistant, providing guidance on workload, performance and development
  • Participate positively in team and departmental meetings
  • Contribute to a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload
  • Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
  • Experience dealing with sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • The ability to manage your own caseload and prioritise competing deadlines
  • A professional, proactive and client-focused approach
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous
  • The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.