Conveyancing Fee Earner

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd seeks a Conveyancing Fee Earner to join its Bury office on a full-time, on-site basis. You will manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property transactions, prepare and review legal documents, and provide advice while delivering excellent client service.

You will liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents to progress matters from instruction through completion, meeting deadlines and maintaining compliance with SRA/CQS requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Conveyancer within a UK SRA-regulated and CQS-accredited law firm.
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• 3+ years’ experience in residential and commercial property matters.
• Strong knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and billing processes.
• Familiarity with title reviews and property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Take new enquiries and assess prospective matters; prepare quotations and instructions.
• Prepare and review legal documentation, including title reviews.
• Manage multiple files and deadlines through to completion and handover to post-completion teams.
• Maintain client satisfaction and seek feedback and reviews.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents and other stakeholders.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Proclaim

Hoowla

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our client is seeking a Conveyancing Fee Earner to join their Bury Office. Your focus will be both commercial and civil litigation cases, ensuring they are completed to a high standard.

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Department and Directors, this is a full-time, on-site Conveyancer role based in Bury. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial property transactions, prepare and review legal documentation, provide expert legal advice, and deliver outstanding client service. Daily responsibilities include liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely progression of matters from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking new enquiries, assessing prospective matters, preparing quotations, and following up through to instruction
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation, including title reviews
• Managing multiple files and deadlines efficiently to ensure smooth progression of transactions through to completion and handover to post-completion teams
• Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and encouraging client feedback and reviews
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Liaising effectively with clients, solicitors, lenders, estate agents, and other stakeholders throughout the conveyancing process

Requirements

• At least 3 years' experience as a Conveyancer within a UK SRA-regulated and CQS-accredited law firm
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in residential and commercial property law, including sales, purchases, leases, transfers of equity, and remortgages
• Strong understanding of SRA Accounts Rules, including liaising with accounts teams and clients regarding fees and billing matters
• Up to date with CQS training requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Expertise in legal document preparation and review, including title investigations
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience using case management systems such as Proclaim and Hoowla
• Experience using HM Land Registry and SDLT portals
• Understanding of solicitor authorisations and compliance requirements within a legal practice
• Ability to work productively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing demands
• Reliable, professional, and punctual