Conveyancer

Flint Bishop Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to manage and progress sales of non-standard residential properties. The successful candidate will provide technical support and maintain exceptional service standards for clients. Ideal candidates will possess 1-3 years of conveyancing experience and outstanding organizational skills in a team-oriented environment. The role offers competitive salary and various benefits including career development opportunities and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Life assurance

Great working environment

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff discount scheme

Social days and evenings

Monthly food for staff

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a Conveyancing role.
• Exceptional client service skills, exceeding expectations.
• Ability to work in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress caseload of non-standard residential property sales.
• Provide training and technical support to colleagues.
• Attend client meetings as necessary.

Skills

Client service skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Job description

Conveyancer

Department: Debt Recovery

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds (WM)

Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Conveyancer to join our dynamic team at our Leeds office and provide exceptional service on behalf of our lender clients.

You will be responsible for managing and progressing the sale of 'non-standard' residential properties (Freehold, Leasehold & Shared Ownership titles) on behalf of lender clients. You will identify issues that may affect the sale of a property, developing solutions to overcome and making pro‑active recommendations to our clients.

As an experience Conveyancer, you will deal with non-standard matters and complicated sale transactions to conclusion and provide technical conveyancing support and training to team members and clients.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday 37.5 hour per week at our office in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Progressing own caseload of non-standard, technical residential property sales.
• Charging clients for matter resolution on a time recording or fixed fee basis, as appropriate.
• Working against realistic personal fee budget, so an appreciation of personal time recording is essential
• Providing technical support and training to colleagues regarding conveyancing issues.
• The drafting of contract conditions designed to enable property sales without opportunity for post-completion challenges.
• Attending some client meetings and providing training sessions.
• Working to client agreed or Departmental service standards.
• Identifying areas that may benefit from improvement and assisting in their progression and implementation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Have at least 1-3 years’ experience in a Conveyancing role
• Have exceptional client service skills, going above and beyond client expectations
• Enjoy working in a team and thrive in a busy environment
• Have great personal organisation skills
• Be computer and IT literate

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Life assurance
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services