Residential Conveyancing Solicitor
About the company
Our clients are an established firm having practised in the local area for over 40 years with an enviable reputation. They pride themselves on providing their nationwide clients with honest, cost effective and reliable legal services. As a dedicated and specialist niche law firm, they have many clients who return to them for their fast, modern service and for their dedication to exceptional client care. They are now seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/Conveyancer to join their Property Team.
You will be working alongside 2 Property Solicitors and there are 2 Legal Secretaries in support.
Your tasks
Role Purpose Our clients are looking for an experienced Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor, who is expected to be passionately driven to deliver the highest possible legal and service standards as part of their Property Team.
The successful candidate will be expected to maximise profit for the firm, to engage in the management process and support the firm’s marketing campaigns; to build relationships with the firm’s introducers and clients and to nurture and to encourage further business to the firm. Our clients expect their staff to lead by example, to work with the firm to embrace existing and new technology and changes in the way conveyancing services are delivered.
Area of Accountability
- To take responsibility for a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters including freehold, leasehold, registered, unregistered, shared ownership, new build properties and Limited Company transactions.
- To proactively and efficiently manage conveyancing tasks throughout the entire transaction, whilst managing Client expectations.
- To maintain regular contact with clients, providing regular updates within agreed internal and external service level agreements and within company procedures.
- To act in accordance with our regulatory requirements including AML processes.
- Demonstrate exceptional client care skills.
- To deal with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, other stakeholders in an efficient and professional manner.
- To monitor the progress and status of all transactions within your caseload.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork and high performance, with a strong focus on client care.
- To identify and refer complex queries to the Conveyancing Partner for assistance and guidance in dealing with the matter, to be able to understand and react quickly and respond appropriately to ‘red flags’ to ensure compliance with our professional standards at all times.
- To also undertake any “ad hoc” duties when reasonably required.
Requirements
What you will need to succeed At least 2-3 yrs pqe and must be able to manage own caseload.
- Proven experience and a track record in handling a range of residential property matters.
- Fully self-sufficient and IT competent and keen to embrace technology and existing their Case Management System.
- The ability to progress transactions and manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
- Capable of building strong and effective relationships.
- Meet service level agreements, timescales and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures.
- Have a good understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and any other Regulatory requirements.
- An ability to work quickly and maintain high levels of accuracy.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and adapt to meet client and business needs.
Skills & Requirements: Although our clients are looking for a Solicitor or experienced Conveyancer of at least 2-3 yrs pqe. They will also accept applications in from those at more senior levels of pqe. Should you have any gaps and do need some guidance, then our clients will be able to support you and accommodate as there is a solid chance to progress further in this practice area.
What we offer
What’s on offer A real chance to progress your legal career with great support attached.
Salary £commensurate with experience Start Date: ASAP
Holidays: Standard plus extra days +
However, should you have more years pqe, then this role could lead to career progression further down the line.
How to apply
*Legals 4 Lawyers will try and respond to all applications within 48 hours. However, we have been experiencing high volumes of applications and if you have not heard from us within this period of time, unfortunately your application will not have been successful. Thank you and good luck.
Other
CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR/CONVEYANCER PQE LEVEL: At least 2-3 years pqe
The Location This role is to be based in their Tring office with parking close by to the office or by easy access to train services.
Hours: 9-5.30pm Monday to Friday (working on site)