Specialist solicitors firm providing legal services in Conveyancing, Private Client, and legal audit work sectors.
We are a modern-day solicitor and our clients receive honest, transparent communications with us. We embrace communication with our clients, which is an aspect that can often cause frustration with the legal profession.
Our friendly team boast years of experience within the legal profession and adopt a thorough and diligent approach to the services we provide. Clients trust our recommendations and advice are based on accurate market expertise.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Conveyancer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of property law and conveyancing processes, ensuring smooth transactions for our clients. This role requires excellent communication skills, organisational abilities, and effective time management to handle multiple cases simultaneously. The Conveyancer will work closely with clients, solicitors, and other stakeholders to facilitate property transfers and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, ensuring all processes are handled efficiently and accurately.
Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines.
Proactively and efficiently manage transaction, whilst managing Client expectation.
Responsible for file from opening through to completion, ensuring that all files are maintained in good order in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements
Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases, recording the advice and representing the best interests of the client in the transaction.
Taking instructions from clients and drafting the necessary legal documents and contracts for each case
Proactively deal with the other side solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, clients, and local authorities
Deal with complex enquiries, researching previous cases and relevant laws so as to provide accurate advice
Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk
Comply at all times with the Solicitors Regulation Authorities Rules and mortgage lender conditions
Ensure that all files are billed correctly with the appropriate fees
Optimise the client experience through use of our conveyancing systems
Provide an exceptional service both to the client but also to work cohesively with introducers and third parties
Develop a culture of teamwork and high performance with a strong focus on client care.
Essential Requirements
At least 2+ years' experience managing a residential property portfolio of cases from inception to completion
Proven experience handling a caseload of conveyancing matters independently.
Strong knowledge of UK residential property law and the conveyancing process.
Diligent approach to compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with use of a case management system preferable
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in using case management systems and digital conveyancing platforms.
What We Offer
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Career development and training opportunities.
22 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising up to 28 with length of service.
Pension Scheme
Free Parking
If you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to be considered for this position, then please get in touch - we would love to hear from you. Please email us in the first instance at info@axislegal.co.uk