Job Description
About Us:
Sort Legal, part of Sort Group, is a trusted conveyancing specialist, committed to providing efficient, high-quality services across all residential property transactions. We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Case Handler to join our team in Cardiff, located around the Cardiff Bay area. This role is ideal for a skilled professional ready to take ownership of their caseload while mentoring junior team members.
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Role Overview:
As a Conveyancing Case Handler, you will manage your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions, ensuring matters are handled promptly and in line with service-level agreements (SLAs). You will also supervise and guide Conveyancing Assistants, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards throughout the conveyancing process.
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Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage your own caseload, ensuring timely and efficient handling of transactions.
* Supervise Conveyancing Assistants, reviewing sales files, and signing off contracts, exchanges, and completions.
* Handle key stages of purchase transactions, including title approval, raising and resolving enquiries, and reporting to clients.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and SLA commitments.
* Conduct regular file reviews to ensure cases are progressing appropriately.
* Act as the first point of contact for client and introducer complaints, resolving concerns promptly.
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Skills and Experience Required:
* A minimum of two years’ experience handling your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions.
* Experience with leasehold, transfer of equity, and transactions involving existing mortgages (desirable).
* Strong knowledge of conveyancing regulations, including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and data protection laws.
* Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
* Strong IT skills and experience with case management systems.
* A collaborative team player with an assertive, calm, and professional approach.
* Desirable: Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor qualification.
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Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £50,000, based on experience.
* Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Ongoing training to enhance your conveyancing expertise.
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If you’re a motivated conveyancing professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Sort Legal!
Requirements
Key Responsibilities: Support Case Handlers with managing sales and purchase files. Set up files for completion and ensure all requirements meet SLAs. Address queries from clients, agents, and work providers with professionalism. Facilitate the smooth progression of files, including document preparation and fund transfers. Skills and Experience Required: Minimum of 12 months' experience in conveyancing, ideally in a similar support role. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Knowledge of the conveyancing process and regulations, including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and data protection. Proficiency in IT with a professional telephone manner. A team player with a calm and friendly demeanour, who can work effectively under pressure Desirable: Interest in pursuing legal qualifications and career progression within a volume conveyancing setting.