We are an established, Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accredited law firm operating from our office in Seaham, County Durham.
Full
We have an opening for an experienced and qualified Residential Property Conveyancer, Solicitor or Legal Executive with extensive and relevant experience to join our property department based in Seaham.
The candidate will join a small, friendly team and will have a varied caseload of property matters.
Responsibilities include:
Drafting letters and legal documents
Checking title documents to properties
Liaising directly with other parties with enquiries/relies
Undertaking searches with Local Authority, Land Registry etc.
Undertaking complex enquiries and replies to enquiries
. Reporting to clients with relevant information on their transaction and advising clients where necessary
Attending upon clients to sign legal documents .
Drawing up completion statements
Agreeing dates with all parties and exchanging Contracts
Arranging the transfer of monies on completion
Submitting stamp duty forms and registering documents at Land Registry
Complying with Solicitors Accounts Rules and Rules of Professional Conduct of solicitors
Exercising high standards of client care at all times
Management of own support staff/secretary if applicable
Participation in marketing activities and active promotion of the firm
Financial control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures on own matters
Ensuring confidentiality and security of Firm's and client's documentation and information
Carrying out any other duties relevant to the position as and when required by the Director of the Firm.
Person Specification Skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise effectively
Maintain a smart appearance and dress code appropriate for the role
Responsible for self-development and comply with relevant training requirements by the Law Society and in-house training when required.
The ideal candidate will:
Be a Qualified CLC, Legal Executive (with extensive relevant experience) or Residential Property Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years, PQE
Have recent experience working within a busy conveyancing team (essential)
Be ambitious & motivated to achieve personal & professional goals
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Be experienced in dealing with sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold property, new-build developments, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and auction matters from inception to conclusion
Have experience of working with case management system
Have a willingness to learn and progress with the business.
Willing to attend Network meetings to drive business growth.
Have experience in dealing with commercial property transactions (advantageous but not essential)
Benefits
Workplace pension
BrightHR benefit discount packages
Competitive remuneration package
Genuine career progression opportunities
A workplace model which includes both office based and remote working arrangements. This supports flexible working practices and a family friendly approach.
A challenging yet truly friendly, professional and sociable working environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Experience:
residential conveyancing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person