Conveyancer

Capio Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Capio Recruitment is working with a well-established regional law firm in Stratford-upon-Avon to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Fee-Earner. You will join a busy Property team and manage your own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion, working closely with clients, intermediaries and HM Land Registry.

The role requires a Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or CLC, or an experienced Conveyancing Executive with at least two years' experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or CLC, or experienced Conveyancing Executive.
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures and CQS.
• Good AML understanding and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development.
• Collaborative team player with flexibility to work across offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full and varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Deal directly with clients, intermediaries and HM Land Registry by phone or in person.
• Ensure files are managed efficiently and in line with firm standards.
• Manage client budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high service levels.
• Contribute to personal and firm-wide business development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge including CQS requirements.
• Work with Head of Conveyancing and provide team support as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Organisation

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor/CILEX/CLC qualification

Conveyancing Executive experience

Tools

P4W

Job description

A well-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Conveyancing Fee-Earner to join its busy Property team in Stratford-upon-Avon. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services and prides itself on delivering a professional, client-focused service.

You'll join an experienced Property team with strong support in place, including dedicated Paralegal assistance, providing an excellent environment to manage your own caseload while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills.

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, CILEX, CLC-qualified professional or experienced Conveyancing Executive to join a busy and established Property Department.

You'll take responsibility for a varied residential conveyancing caseload, managing matters from instruction through to completion while working closely with clients, intermediaries and HM Land Registry. The role also provides scope to develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full and varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Deal directly with clients, intermediaries and HM Land Registry both in person and by telephone.
• Ensure files are managed efficiently and in accordance with the firm's standards.
• Manage client budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver a high standard of client service.
• Contribute proactively to personal and firm-wide business development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing competency training, including CQS requirements.
• Work closely with and report to the Head of Conveyancing.
• Provide support to colleagues and assist with wider team requirements when necessary.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX or CLC professional, or an experienced non-qualified Conveyancing Executive.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures and the CQS Protocol.
• Good understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Windows and case management systems.
• Experience using P4W would be advantageous.
• Experience working to Lexcel standards would be desirable.
• Flexibility to work from other offices when required.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join an established Property team where you'll have responsibility for your own caseload while benefiting from experienced support. The role offers the chance to develop your technical expertise, strengthen your client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a respected regional practice.

If this role isn't quite right, it's still worth speaking to one of our specialist team - we may be working on something that hasn't hit the market yet.

Related Job Titles:

Residential Conveyancer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Property Solicitor, Conveyancing Executive, Residential Property Fee-Earner