Job Description
Responsibilities
* To undertake matters which you are competent to conduct having due regard to the policies and procedures defined in the Office Manual relating to your areas of work.
* Undertake and supervise fee earning work in Residential Conveyancing and supervise/deputise in the Conveyancing department.
* Ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the strategy identified in the business plan.
* To administer all aspects of Residential Conveyancing on behalf of clients
Required Skills
* Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm’s quality and risk management procedures.
* Ensure proper control of work in progress, billing and cash collection.
* Will develop and support marketing initiatives.
* Maintain and nurture an appropriate network of contacts and referrers and endeavour to promote the firm in their professional and personal lives.
* Gain or maintain IT skills appropriate to modern legal practice
Preferred Skills
* Drafting letters and legal documents
* Checking title documents to properties
* Liaising directly with other parties with enquiries/replies
* Undertaking searches with Local Authority, Land Registry etc.
* Reporting to clients with relevant information on tier 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 Partners 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
* Responsible for self-development and comply with relevant training requirements by the Law Society and in-house training when required.
Knowledge
* 2 years’ experience of conveyancing, in particular Sale and Purchase.
* Some experience of commercial conveyancing
Experience
* Qualified Solicitor or
* CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer or
* Over 5 years experience
* Completed a degree or equivalent qualification
Pay range and compensation package - £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience