Conveyancing Fee Earner/Senior Secretary

Sue Ross Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Sheffield is seeking a Conveyancing Fee Earner/Senior Secretary for a permanent position. The role involves managing a full residential conveyancing caseload, ensuring compliance and excellent client care throughout the process. Candidates should have proven experience in residential conveyancing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This opportunity offers a supportive environment and prospects for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling your own residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full residential conveyancing caseload including sales, purchases, remortgages.
• Providing excellent client care, acting as the main point of contact.
• Liaising with lenders, estate agents, and third parties.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Overview

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected high-street legal practice based in S20, to recruit a Conveyancing Fee Earner/ Senior Secretary for a permanent position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive Conveyancing department. The successful candidate will ideally manage their own caseload of residential conveyancing files from instruction through to completion, delivering exceptional client care throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing/ assisting with a full residential conveyancing caseload including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
• Providing excellent client care, acting as the main point of contact throughout each transaction
• Liaising with lenders, estate agents, and third parties to ensure smooth progression
• Ensuring all files are compliant with regulatory standards and internal procedures
• Using the firm’s case management system to maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience handling your own residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to work independently as well as within a supportive team
• Experience using case management software (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary based on experience
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Modern systems and strong administrative support

This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team culture.

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