Conveyancing Lawyer

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Chesterfield seeks a skilled Residential Property Solicitor to manage case files in a busy Property department. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in residential conveyancing, particularly in new build transactions. Benefits include financial awards for performance and a discount scheme for numerous retailers. The firm promotes career opportunities and emphasizes a family-oriented culture.

Benefits

Financial awards for performance

Discount scheme (900 x High Street retailers)

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Experience in new build transactions preferred.
• Strong focus on achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including sales, purchases, re-mortgages.
• Interact effectively with clients and third-party suppliers.
• Contribute to marketing and developing services in the department.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Communication skills

IT skills

Networking abilities

Teamwork skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Residential Property Solicitor, CILEX/CLC or Fee Earner. On offer for this role are financial awards for performance, Discount scheme (900 x High Street retailers, incl. health/leisure, hospitality & travel) plus more.

The firm are seeking a Conveyancing Lawyer to join their busy Property department, which consists of 30 professionals. You will be part of a team of 20 Fee Earners, supported by administrative and support staff, and will take responsibility for managing case files using a CMS system, covering all aspects of conveyancing.

Experience in title checking will be a significant advantage, along with the ability to contribute to marketing and developing the department’s services. Additional experience in new build transactions would be highly beneficial.

The Firm

This leading Firm in the East Midlands comprises around 180 colleagues situated across four offices. Their foundational values encompass equal opportunities, ensuring fairness, and a strong commitment to nurturing the physical and mental well-being of all team members. The firm\'s ethos revolves around crucial client-centric qualities: clarity, affordability, customisation, personalisation, and excellence. As a prominent Firm in the region, they provide a comprehensive range of legal services.

Conveyancing Lawyer - What will be expected of you?

• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in all aspects of residential conveyancing, ideally gained in a fast-paced residential department, with New Build experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, particularly when interacting with clients.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and new builds (both freehold and leasehold), as well as registered and unregistered titles.
• Experience with shared ownership leases, right to buy, assents, severances of joint tenancies, and general property matters.
• Strong networking abilities and confidence in dealing with third-party suppliers, advisors, estate agents, and developers.
• Teamwork and supervision skills, with a strong focus on achieving results.

Benefits

• Financial awards for performance
• Discount scheme (900 x High Street retailers, incl. health/leisure, hospitality & travel)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing and well-respected law firm
• Family-oriented employment practices