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Residential Property Solicitor (2 PQE) / Conveyancer Vacancy
Due to continued growth, we are looking to expand our Residential Property teams in Amersham, Leighton Buzzard, Elstead, Surbiton, Hitchin and Brighton.
Job Role
To profitably manage a caseload in a relevant discipline while practicing the highest codes of professional conduct and customer service. To engage in other activities as directed by their Head of Department or the Business Owners. To manage and train Trainees and Paralegals if applicable.
Main Duties
* To manage all Client work allocated by the Head of Department or other Partner in the Firm and in accordance with the detailed Policies, procedures, and departmental Manuals.
* To ensure that all Client work is progressed expeditiously, and that the Client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
* At all times to exercise high standards of Client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
* To ensure the confidentiality and security of the Firm’s and of Client documentation and information.
* To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.
* To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
* To supervise, support and develop immediate support staff.
* To take responsibility for and attend to self-development.
* In conjunction with the Firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Law Society and to assist with in-house training as may be required.
* In liaison with the Head of Department and Partners, to be active in promoting the services of the Firm and its image and ethos.
* To take on cases as required.
* To maintain Client files in good order as required by quality standards.
* To provide advocacy services if and whenever required according to your specialist area(s) of expertise.
* To bill promptly and efficiently in accordance with the Firm’s procedures.
* Ensure that external fees are agreed in advance.
* To attend all requisite departmental meetings.
* To assist other departments with enquiries specialist to your area of work.
* To be proactive in using the Firm’s internal and external Referral procedures where appropriate.
* Proactively to keep abreast of all developments and relevant legislation in your particular specialist area(s) of work.
Required Qualifications
* 2 years PQE or above
* Proven experience as a Residential Property Solicitor or Conveyancer
* Strong knowledge of residential property laws, regulations, and procedures
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for residential property law and have the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to Jane Sheffield by emailing jsheffield@elitelawsolicitors.co.uk
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