Conveyancing Fee Earner

Edwards & Pearce; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Barnsley is seeking a Conveyancing Fee Earner to manage a diverse case load involving property transactions. The ideal candidate should have exemplary communication skills, experience in client interactions, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This role demands attention to detail and adherence to legal regulations, offering a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with members of the public face-to-face.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
• Recognizing own limitations and seeking help when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Run a case load for buying, selling, and re-mortgaging properties.
• Meet clients and take detailed instructions.
• Conduct negotiations with other parties.

Skills

Clear communication

Good social skills

Organizational skills

IT literate

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading law firm based in Barnsley with a long established reputation and extensive specialist expertise in the areas of Family Law, Property, Commercial, Wills, Trusts & Future Planning, Personal Injury, Employment and Dispute Resolution. Due to continued success they are now looking to recruit a Conveyancing Fee Earner to the team.

The Role

• Running your own case load consisting of buying, selling and re-mortgaging domestic properties and equity release;
• Meeting clients and taking detailed instructions;
• Giving basic, clear advice on all aspects of conveyancing;
• Maintaining client confidentiality at all times;
• Opening and maintaining neat files in accordance with office procedures;
• Confirming instructions and advice to clients in writing;
• Conducting negotiations with other parties;
• Managing your case load to ensure that cases are progressed, closed and billed as appropriate;
• Referring matters to other practitioners within the firm as appropriate;
• Undertaking training and developing;
• Achieving an annual fee earning target;
• Ensuring that all time spent is recorded;
• Ensuring adherence to AML and GDPR regulations at all times;
• Any other tasks as required by the Partners commensurate with the role.

The Candidate

• You will have good social skills with a clear communication style both orally (in person and on the telephone) and in writing;
• Have experience in dealing with members of the public face-to-face;
• Be IT literate and, after training, be able to operate a computer-based case management system;
• Recognise your own limitations and be aware of when it is necessary for you to seek help or further advice;
• Be able to work under pressure as part of a small team;
• Be sensitive to cultural issues in a diverse community;
• Be able to work on your own initiative;
• Have good organisational skills.

The Company

A leading law firm based in Barnsley.

The Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.