Job Description
Experience: Minimum 2 years PQE preferredJob Description:The Residential Conveyancing Solicitor will manage a caseload of residential property transactions, providing expert legal advice and guidance to clients. This role requires a thorough understanding of conveyancing processes and compliance requirements. Responsibilities include:
* Managing a caseload of freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
* Drafting and reviewing contract packs.
* Drafting enquiries, reviewing searches, and replying to enquiries.
* Reviewing and reporting on mortgage offers.
* Drafting reports to clients.
* Drafting auction packs and completing auction purchases.
* Handling re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
* Demonstrating familiarity with the conveyancing process from instruction to completion and post-completion.
* Experience with new build purchases, shared ownership, Help to Buy redemptions, Help to Buy ISAs, and LISAs is preferred.
* Thorough understanding of compliance requirements, including AML risk assessment and source of funds/wealth/KYC/CDD.
* Learning and effectively utilizing the CRM system.
* Finalizing dictation accurately and promptly.
* Managing all aspects of file opening, progression, and closure.
* Assisting with telephone calls and walk-in clients.
* Maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor with clients and stakeholders.
* Communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders to ensure swift and accurate progress on matters.
* Taking ownership and accountability for the client experience.
* Proactively managing cases, ensuring no matter is left unattended for more than two weeks.
* Contributing to a collaborative, client-focused, and problem-solving work environment.
* Participating in personal and professional development, and assisting in the development of colleagues.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, referrers, estate agents, financial advisors, will writers, and other solicitors/conveyancers.
* Promoting a safe working environment by adhering to Health and Safety Regulations and identifying potential hazards.
* Demonstrating financial awareness and contributing to cost-saving measures.