Conveyancing Solicitors - 4 Days Working from Home and 1 Day in the Office
JOB PURPOSE
* To run conveyancing files providing a high-quality conveyancing service in line with the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
* The Conveyancer is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* You will be expected to communicate clearly and appropriately, both orally and verbally with clients, estate agents, other solicitors and lenders whilst maintaining and developing excellent working relationships.
* To have excellent attention to detail and understanding of property law to ensure clients obtain a good and marketable title to the property and that the lender’s requirements under the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook are met.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To participate in dealing with new enquiries.
* To assist conveyancing assistants in preparation of draft contract packs and deducing title particularly for unregistered titles.
* On purchase files to check the title to the property, ensure the contract has been properly approved and the transfer appropriately drafted.
* To raise additional pre-contract enquiries in accordance with the principles of the National Conveyancing Protocol.
* To prepare the report on title for the client explaining the rights and covenants and not just referring the client to the title documents.
* To deal with pre-contract enquiries on sales.
* Check off on the case management system the to-do tasks as they are done to ensure the client and estate agent are kept up to date.
* To speak with clients and estate agents on the phone to provide progress updates when requested and to deal with the same via email and always in a polite and professional manner.
* To take client instructions by telephone and email and keep detailed attendance notes of key instructions and where advice is given by phone or to follow up by email.
* To ensure the SDLT return is correctly prepared, and the client advised to take specialist SDLT advice if the transaction or their circumstances suggest it is prudent.
* To review the risk assessment as often as necessary and alert compliance to any changes in the risk profile of the case.
* To undertake exchanges of contracts in accordance with client instructions.
* Supervising the conveyancing assistants in post completion requirements to ensure the title is properly registered and the lender requirements met particularly for leasehold properties in respect of the landlord/management company requirements.
* Dealing with any remaining account balances in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and office procedure.
* To undertake conveyancing and compliance training from time to time as directed by your supervisor and in accordance with your training requirements for CILEX or SRA.
* To be alert to any signs of money laundering or property fraud and raise the same with your supervisor immediately.
* To maintain a high standard of client confidentiality at all times.
EXPERIENCE & KEY SKILLS
* To exercise your initiative to be proactive in the business development of the practice generally in particular in building and maintaining relationships with estate agents and referrers.
* To improve and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients.
* To maximize the firm’s potential to cross-sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.
* To ensure confidentiality and security of all practice and client’s documentation and/or information.
* To manage all files methodically and efficiently and in accordance with the practice’s procedures, Solicitors Accounts Rules, Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing procedures and the Lexcel quality mark.
* To create and maintain professional relationships with supervisors and other members of staff.
* To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work commensurate with the role.
* To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
* Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
Seniority Level
Entry Level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
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