Conveyancer

Conveyancer (Residential/qualified)

Macclesfield

Salary up to GBP40,000 + Bonus + Benefits

My client is a leading law firm and are looking to hire a Qualified Conveyancer to join their thriving, successful team.

The successful Qualified Conveyancer will be part of a small team dedicated to providing a first class customer service experience to clients referred to our business by a dedicated group of property professionals.

Qualifications required for the Conveyancer role

Qualified Residential Conveyancer - Solicitor, CILEx or CLC qualified

Skills/Competencies of the Qualified Conveyancer

• To assist the HOD with the development of the Conveyancing and Commercial Property Team to achieve profitable growth
• Deputise in the absence of the HOD on technical issues along with man management of all staff issues within the team, holidays, sickness, complaints, working issues etc.
• Have the ability to manage a caseload independently with the minimum of supervision
• Possess detailed and sound conveyancing knowledge and be confident when dealing with a mixed caseload which will consist mainly of residential properties
• Motivate and nurture staff members whilst maintaining your own caseload
• Target driven with an eye for business and commercial awareness whilst maintaining exceptional client care
• Strong communication skills with an ability to work within a team and is comfortable assisting more experienced staff
• Feel comfortable managing a substantial caseload of 70-100 files including Landlord and Tenant, Freehold, Leasehold, New-Build, Unregistered, Shared Ownership Right to Buy and Help to Buy
• Team leading or managerial experience would be useful but is not absolutely necessary
• Familiar with all areas of the conveyancing process and have a methodical approach to working while also being technically strong
• Provide a high standard of legal advice to residential property clients, maintaining awareness of current legal matters
• Experienced in sales and purchases and it is expected that you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of residential property
• You will be expected to work with other fee earners within the department and manage your caseload efficiently, cost effectively, following systems and standards laid down by the practice
• Deal with correspondence and paperwork as appropriate, achieve billing and time targets and render bills in a timely and commercial manner
• To comply with all policies and procedures at all times
• To deal effectively with clients and introducers both over the telephone and in written
• correspondence in order to provide advice and assistance to them in relation to residential property matters in England and Wales
• To provide the highest level of customer service to clients and introducers at all times
• To provide updates to clients and introducers frequently and wherever appropriate
• To return communications from clients and introducers within 2 hours wherever possible and within 24 hours without exception
• Verify client identification in accordance with the AML policy and procedure
• To maintain accurate and up to date records on all required applications at all times for the benefit of all parties and team members
• The timely and accurate preparation of contract papers
• Undertake OS1 and bankruptcy searches
• Review and answer additional enquiries
• Where appropriate to request additional information from third parties
• To progress matters to exchange in a timely manner
• The accurate and timely production of the file for exchange sign off
• The exchanging of contracts
• Prepare accurate and timely bills and completion statements
• To retrieve funds from clients in a timely manner to effect completion
• To report on Mortgage offers and Searches (where requested)
• The preparation of SDLT documentation
• The accurate and timely logging on of incoming items
• Undertake completion day procedures
• To promote and develop the business (as required)
• To attend courses relevant to your position
• To maintain a good up to date working knowledge of relevant aspects of the law other than those specified above to allow cross discipline advice to be given
• To keep up to date with changes in the law and maintain and disseminate information to other colleagues in relation thereof
• To attend and contribute to team meetings
• To undertake such administrative duties as the HOD may reasonably require from time to time
• To observe strict credit control in relation to client matters in which you have prime
• responsibility
• To act in the best interest of the firm undertaking the above tasks and others reasonably considered by the firm
• To deal with such matters as the firm may reasonably require form time to time

To apply for the Qualified Conveyancer role please attach a copy of your most recent CV