Job Description

We are currently seeking a Conveyancing Fee Earner to join our Shared Ownership Resales team based in our Whitstable office. This role covers 08.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday and is inclusive of a one hour lunch break.

Although experience in Shared Ownership is not essential, as training can be offered, experience running conveyancing cases is essential (a usual caseload would include open-market residential sales and purchase transactions as well as shared ownership sales and purchases).

You will be responsible for transactions from the point of instruction up to exchange of contracts at which points the transactions will be passed to an experienced completion team to deal with the latter stages of your transactions. Once your caseload has developed, you will be supported by an assistant.

Key Duties of the Role:

Dealing directly with clients, Housing Associations and their solicitors, estate agencies, mortgage lenders and brokers on the telephone and by email; Reporting to clients on all aspects of their transaction including legal papers and other documentation; Dealing with legal enquiries from clients and other associated third parties; Ensuring all necessary requirements/legal obligations are met throughout the transaction.

Requirements for the Role:

Qualified solicitor/licensed conveyancer/FILEX/experienced non-qualified conveyancers; Experience of running conveyancing cases essential, as well as leasehold experience although experience in shared ownership transactions is not a necessity as full specific training will be provided on this; Ability to prioritise work, work to deadlines and be calm under pressure; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to speak to Clients and other stakeholders on the telephone; Excellent client care skills.

Benefits

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Competitive salary; Potential for hybrid working arrangements by agreement; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional time off during the Christmas closing period; Casual dress code; On-site parking; Eye care voucher scheme & free flu vaccination; Company pension scheme.
We are able to offer a competitive salary to the right candidate and the opportunity to develop a career within the legal environment. This is a demanding, hands-on role which will suit a confident professional individual.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We can provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to these accommodations will be addressed confidentially.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person