Job Description

Since Bartletts Solicitors was established in 1860 we have prided ourselves on providing a range of quality legal services for all our clients.

We are excited to offer and opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at our Hoole office in Chester city Centre as a Trainee Solicitor with a view to specialising in Residential Conveyancing. You will be assisting senior fee earners on residential property matters while completing your training contract and progressing towards your qualification.

Key tasks include:

Providing quotations. File creation on our case management system. Generation of suitable client care correspondence. Advising clients of any incurred cost, such as stamp duty and legal fees. Dealing with other parties involved with the transaction. Conducting 'searches. Drafting contracts. Liaising with mortgage lenders. Preparing transfer documents including, where appropriate, leases and mortgages. Preparing financial statements. Conducting 'searches'. Completion of SDLT/LTT forms. Preparing transfer documents including, where appropriate, leases and mortgages. Dealing with post completion requirements. Generally, assist in all aspects of conveyancing.
Experience and Personal Qualities

The main qualifications for this position are experience of residential conveyancing work The jobholder must display a pleasant, but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients. Tact and resilience are essential qualities; An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; Personally efficient and well organised, with good control of diary systems and competent in the firm's computer systems, and A good timekeeper, trustworthy and honest.
Essential training requirements

Background to conveyancing Completed or currently completing the LPC or SQE route (or equivalent) IT
Office: 31 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NF

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday to Friday

Duration: Full Time - part time considered.

Holidays: From 20 days per annum, pro rata, January to December inclusive, in addition to usual bank/public holidays

We offer a competitive salary and a pension scheme (with a 6.5% employer pension contribution and death in service cover) after 12 months completed service and free on-site parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person