Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Solicitor- Residential Property

Department: Residential Property

Main purpose of the job:

? To handle all conveyancing matters from the initial instruction to post completion.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To handle all conveyancing matters from the initial instruction to post completion. This will include:

? To manage residential sales & purchases

? To handle remortgage transactions and equity release transactions

? To check titles of freehold and leasehold properties

? To deal with the transfer of equity and matrimonial transfer

? To develop client contacts in the local area

? To cross refer clients to other departments where appropriate

? To assist other Paralegals and Legal Assistants when necessary

Person Specification:

? Local Knowledge of the local area

? Experience of handling residential property caseloads

? Proven experience of business development

? Working within agreed deadlines

? Accuracy, efficiency and presentation of work

? Team working

? Self-motivated and able to use own initiative

? Providing highest standards of client service

? Discretion, tact and ensuring the confidentiality of client and firm affairs

? Efficient and well organised

? Ability to maintain calm under pressure

? Adhere to CQS protocol.

Responsible to:

Head of Residential Property

Other information: 36.25 hours per week. Seeking 5 year PQE Solicitor or 10 year qualified Conveyancer,

Location: Wigan

9.00am - 5.15pm (one hour lunch)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person