Conveyancer/Executive – Residential Property

Ison Harrison Solicitors; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm is looking for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive to join their York office on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will manage a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters in a client-focused environment. This position requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience, excellent conveyancing skills, and the ability to deliver outstanding customer service. You will be working independently while also contributing as part of a team, ensuring all legal processes are adhered to with precision. The salary will be based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience at a similar level required.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for clients and court.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion.
• Maintain legal knowledge and skills.
• Deal with inquiries in a customer-friendly manner.

Skills

Ability to express solutions to complex legal issues

Literate and numerate skills

Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing

Ability to work under pressure

Good keyboard skills

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive, to join our York office on a full time basis.

The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. They will also be motivated and able to create and maintain a solid client base in and around the area and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the entire conveyancing process.

Main Responsibilities

• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.

Key Skills – Essential

• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Good keyboard skills.

Knowledge

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge.
• Windows, Word and Excel.
• Solicitors Code of Conduct.

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience at a similar level.

Other

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court and other parties.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.

Salary

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

Location

23 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Unfortunatelywe are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.