Job Description
Firmly established in Somerset with 3 offices in the area, Our client is proud to act for a diverse and longstanding client base.
Offering a professional, flexible and friendly working environment with a strong team ethic, an excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities.
We are now looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancer with proven residential property experience of a minimum of 2 years to join the Residential Property team.
Key responsibilities
* Provide high quality legal services to the firm’s clients, predominantly in relation to sales and purchases (freehold and leasehold properties) re-mortgages, transfers and new build transactions.
* Liaise with clients, agents and introducers as to progress of transactions.
* Ensure that services are provided in an efficient manner.
* Conduct own caseload with the support of an assistant and provide support to the fellow team members.
* Participation in business development opportunities and events.
Knowledge, skills and qualifications
* The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE), fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) or Licensed Conveyancer however we will consider all applications where the candidate can demonstrate at least 5 years relevant experience in Residential Property.
* Expertise in key areas of law and procedure in relation to sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties re-mortgages, transfers and new build transactions.
* Able to conduct own caseload with minimal supervision.
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* Good IT skills.
* Commercial and financial awareness including ability to take responsibility for financial control of own client matters.
* Able to develop positive relationships with clients and manage client expectations.
* Effective prioritisation with ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
* Marketing, networking and business development skills commensurate with the role.