Conveyancing Fee Earner

Aspire Recruitment; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join a Wirral-based legal team. You will manage residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, handling sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity while supporting commercial work where appropriate.

The role is on-site in Wirral, with salary £40,000-£60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK property law and a client-focused

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential conveyancing caseloads.
• Knowledge of UK property law and Land Registry procedures.
• Ability to draft and progress contracts and related documents.
• Strong client communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Handle sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Manage any commercial conveyancing matters where appropriate.
• Draft, review and progress contracts and related legal documentation.
• Undertake title checks, searches and conveyancing enquiries.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other parties.
• Keep clients informed of progress and explain processes clearly.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Communication skills

Drafting/legal documents

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Education

QualifiedSolicitors

Licensed Conveyancers

Legal Executives

Conveyancing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Fee Earner
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Wirral based - Birkenhead to Wallasey vicinity
Working Arrangement: On-site
Salary: £40,000-£60,000 per annum - solely dependent on experience and qualified status

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join an established legal team based in the Wirral area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional who is confident managing their own caseload and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service to clients.

You will be responsible for managing residential conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to completion, with the opportunity to handle commercial property matters where appropriate. Your caseload will include sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity, working closely with clients and other parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
• Handle a range of transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Manage commercial conveyancing matters where appropriate and in line with your experience.
• Draft, review and progress contracts and associated legal documentation.
• Undertake title checks, property searches and other relevant conveyancing enquiries.
• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other parties throughout the conveyancing process.
• Keep clients regularly informed of progress, explaining legal processes and requirements in a clear and approachable manner.
• Prepare completion statements and coordinate exchange and completion arrangements.
• Ensure all matters are progressed in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal firm procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files, records and supporting documentation.
• Use legal case management systems effectively to monitor caseloads, deadlines and transaction progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the conveyancing team, providing support where required.
• Contribute towards best practice and the continuous improvement of processes within the department.
• Consistently uphold high standards of professionalism, compliance and client care.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong experience dealing with sales and purchases, with knowledge of remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Commercial conveyancing experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A strong understanding of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, lender requirements and regulatory compliance within conveyancing.
• Experience using legal case management systems and document drafting software.
• Good working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to explain legal terminology and processes clearly and confidently to clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple files and work effectively towards deadlines.
• A professional, client-focused approach and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider legal team.

Qualifications

Applications are welcomed from:

• Qualified Solicitors
• Licensed Conveyancers
• Legal Executives
• Experienced Conveyancing Fee Earners with relevant practice-based training and demonstrable conveyancing experience.

Above all, we are looking for someone who combines strong technical conveyancing knowledge with an approachable and professional manner. You should be committed to ethical practice, diversity and inclusion, and delivering an excellent standard of service throughout every stage of the client journey.

Aspire Recruitment is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.