Conveyancing Solicitor

Our client is a successful organisation who are seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor on a full time basis in their head office function.

Reporting to the Managing Director

The main role of the Solicitor is to manage a portfolio of residential new build purchase transactions, taking full responsibility for all elements of the conveyancing transaction. You will also supervise a small team of Legal Assistants.

• You will manage a case load of residential new build transactions from inception to completion   
• You will deal effectively with clients and third parties over the telephone, in written correspondence and occasionally face to face, in order to provide advice and assistance
• You will be responsible for communicating with clients and third parties on all elements of the conveyancing transaction
• You will keep the case management system and any third party web sites up to date in real time
• You will ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at times
• Responsible for preparing documentation as required with the conveyancing process
• You will supervise the preparation of the completion packs for the accounts department, to include completion statements and invoices by our support teams
• Responsible for ensuring all completions go through on time
• Any other duties required to assist your team and other teams should the need arise
• You will supervise a small team of assistants, delegating work to them and mentoring them

The Successful candidate will be:

•  A Qualified Conveyancing Solicitor
• Have at least 2 years’ PQE experience as a Conveyancer running your own caseload
• Strong administrative skills gained in an office environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good telephone manner
• Highly organised
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience of using a case management system