Job Description

Solomon Solicitors is one of the leading providers of Legal Services in Luton. We are a Lexcel Accredited law firm who have a strong reputation for providing an efficient and professional service tailored to meet the needs of the client.

We are currently expanding our offices and are looking for an experienced licensed conveyancer or conveyancing solicitor to join our busy team of solicitors.

You will be joining a busy Conveyancing Department who deal with a high volume of Conveyancing work, both in residential and commercial conveyancing.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES

It is essential that you must be resident in England with at least 2 years' experience as a Conveyancing Paralegal / Caseworker. You must be able to conduct the full conveyancing transaction from instruction to conclusion.

Duties

You will be running your own caseload and dealing with both sales and purchases of properties as well as acting for both landlord and tenants in respect of residential lease extensions. Help manage a mixed residential caseload from initial instruction to conclusion including Leasehold and Freehold sales and purchases, New Build, Shared Ownership, Re-mortgages, and Transfer of Equity Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors and attending to any enquiries raised at every stage of transaction from initial instruction to completion ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to. Working under pressure to assist Senior Partners in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer Preparing contract packs and reports to clients Obtaining title documents and carrying out searches Drafting + Preparing all necessary accounts forms and understanding client ledgers Reporting to lenders and submitting Certificate of Titles Preparing Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions Preparing SDLT forms Dealing with post completion matters including responding to requisitions, registration and sending deeds to clients/bank/building societies and closing files.

You will need to have:

Previous experience in running your own caseload is essential. Licensed conveyancer qualification or experience as a solicitor is essential. Knowledge or a strong understanding of Conveyancing law and practice The ability to prioritise and manage your own time Previous experience working in a busy conveyancing department as a Conveyancer Solicitor or Fee Earner An adaptable and flexible approach and attitude to address varying needs of clients, and other members of the team. Experience of working with case management systems (not mandatory) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Computer literate (i.e., experience with Microsoft Office) with an eye for detail. Goal-oriented with an ability to adapt to change quickly. Excellent telephone and client-facing skills. Have the ability to work to very tight deadlines and work under pressure. Have excellent organisational and administrative qualities. Good communication, interpersonal and IT skills. Commercial property knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Conveyancing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person