Job Description

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced residential conveyancer to join our team, in order to take over an existing caseload of purchase transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with handling a variety of mainly conveyancing transactions, as well as strong attention to detail and organisational skills, ability to work well within a team and excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

We are a small practice based in Gosforth which works under the umbrella of a national award-winning law firm, practicing in residential conveyancing, commercial property, corporate law and civil litigation. The conveyancing team consists of 6 team members currently, with the successful candidate coming in to take over the existing responsibilities of a fee earner in the team.

The structure of our team currently is such that the individual will primarily be responsible for undertaking title checks and preparing title reports and will be the primary fee earner on purchase transactions, as well as overseeing all other aspects of the purchase transaction. There will be a requirement to assist with effecting exchange and completion during busy periods, but this will primarily be handled by another conveyancer in the team specifically dealing with completions.

As we work under the umbrella of a larger national firm, we have strong back-office support for matters such as giving estimates, file opening, accounts, registrations, file closing and other administrative tasks, as well as paralegal and legal assistant support within the local team.

Responsibilities:

The role will include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks:

Managing a caseload of circa 60 purchase files, including freehold, leasehold, and new build as required; Working closely with a conveyancing paralegal and overseeing their work on purchase matters; Ensuring accurate records and excellent compliance on all matters to comply with audit requirements; Working closely with other team members to progress files to completion as efficiently as possible; Communicating effectively and professionally with all third parties including clients, agents, lenders and other professionals; Raising enquiries, reviewing replies to enquiries, checking source of funds, preparing reports to clients and dealing with complex queries on purchase transactions; Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners including signing off on reports and files ready for exchange of contracts.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in residential conveyancing is required (minimum 2 years' experience); Ideally the successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor, CILEx or CLC regulated in conveyancing; Proficiency with IT systems and experience with case management software systems generally (comprehensive training on our systems will be provided); Excellent organisational and file management skills, including accurate record-keeping, systems management and attention to detail; Strong communication skills in order to communicate effectively, professionally and in detail with clients and all other parties; Strong ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and prioritise effectively in a busy work environment.
The position is Monday to Friday, 9am until 5.30pm with a 1-hour lunch break (part time may be discussed). Full training on systems and responsibilities of the role will be provided.

Salary: 32,000 - 37,000 per year commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

Full and comprehensive training; Salary sacrifice electric car scheme; and 28 days annual leave inclusive of public bank holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 32,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person