Conveyancer/Case Handler – Residential Team

PLS Solicitors; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding programme

Competitive bonus

Study support

Varied workload

Career progression

Annual leave: 22–25 days

Employee benefits package

Staff discounts

Job summary

PLS Solicitors in Altrincham (UK) is seeking a Case Handler for the Residential conveyancing team. The role covers end-to-end management of sale and purchase transactions with strong client communication and adherence to process. Hybrid working starts after a three-month office-based onboarding.

You will handle a varied caseload, participate in onboarding, and contribute to a culture of service excellence while pursuing business targets and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions.
• Hands-on Source of Funds checks.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing sale and conveyancing enquiries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Residential transactions from start to finish.
• Liaise with clients, developers, solicitors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless communication.
• Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions on our CMS.
• Provide exceptional customer service, promptly addressing client queries/concerns.
• Work to exchange and revenue targets with a focus on five-star client feedback.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Source of Funds checks

Searches & enquiries

Communication skills

Job description

Altrincham, WA14 5UW, or Liverpool, L2 2PP (office based for first 3 months, then hybrid: 2 days office, 3 days WFH)

Altrincham, WA14 5UW, or Liverpool, L2 2PP (office based for first 3 months, then hybrid: 2 days office, 3 days WFH)

*Must be based in mainland UK with a valid right to work. Complete a week of training at our Altrincham office before working remotely.

Job Type:

Full-time, Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00 (open to part time hours)

Start Date:

As soon as possible(flexible)

up to £30k base + competitive uncapped bonus (£7k+ once established)

About the Team:

Our mission is to be the country’s favourite conveyancer but more importantly we aim to be the country’s employer of choice. We take great pride in the culture we have created at PLS, and we want our employees to love coming to work. We care about our people; their personal development and we encourage everybody to be an individual. This is why PLS is already such a great place to work but we want to do more, offer more and be an even greater place to work.

About the Role:

Join our supportive, sociable and ambitious Residential team as a Case Handler. You’ll manage your own varied caseload of sale and purchase conveyancing transactions (not just standard freeholds!) from instruction to completion – with tailored support, bonus schemes that reward your results, and the work-life balance of hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Residential transactions from start to finish
• Liaise with clients, developers, solicitors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless communication.
• Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions on our CMS.
• Provide exceptional customer service, promptly addressing client queries/concerns.
• Work to exchange and revenue targets with a focus on five‑star client feedback

Qualifications

• Experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions
• Must have hands‑on experience with: Source of Funds checks (reviewing bank statements, conducting checks directly)
• Searches and sale enquiries (confident in writing up reports, not just ordering)
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Benefits & Rewards

• A supportive, structured 3‑month onboarding programme that combines classroom/MS Teams training with a gradual build‑up of real‑life casework – giving you the tools, confidence, and hands‑on support to thrive from day one.
• Competitive quarterly bonus: our case handlers typically earn an average of £7-8k once established, bonus is uncapped and based on your personal performance
• Study support options (employer‑funded after 12 months) and ongoing training
• Varied workload – mixed bag of caseloads (not just standard freeholds!) with exposure to and training on the more complex transactions
• Long‑term development opportunities and progression pathways into senior roles
• 22 days holiday (rising to 25) + Bank Holidays, with buy/carry over options
• Employee benefits: death in service, EAP, counselling, and salary sacrifice (tech, nursery fees, gym, cycle, car)
• Extras: free conveyancing, mortgage advice, staff discounts

We’re a fast-growing, modern law firm where people come first. We value individuality, invest in development, and foster a genuinely supportive culture. Join a team where you can grow, be yourself, and make your mark.