Conveyancing Solicitor

Simpson Judge; South Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full or part-time hours

Office-based role

Job summary

Simpson Judge in the North East seeks a qualified Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join its busy property team. You will manage your own caseload, handling a range of property transactions from instruction through to completion, with emphasis on client service and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years' PQE in residential conveyancing, strong IT skills and the ability to work independently within a supportive team. This is an office-based role offering flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Experience managing own caseload from instruction to completion.
• Strong client-care and communication skills.
• Good IT and case management system skills.
• Ability to work independently within a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Run a busy residential conveyancing caseload and deal with a broad range of property transactions.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and Help to Buy/shared equity matters.
• Take instructions from clients and progress matters through to completion.
• Prepare contracts, pre-contract enquiries and examine title.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties.
• Prepare Land Registry forms and handle registrations.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client care

Billing targets

Independent working

IT skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Case management

Job description

Location: South Shields

Full or Part-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

We are working with a well-established law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join its busy property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with 2–5 years' PQE and solid residential conveyancing experience who is looking for a varied role within an established team.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of residential property matters, providing high-quality legal advice and excellent client service from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

The Role

You will be responsible for running a busy residential conveyancing caseload and dealing with a broad range of property transactions, including:

• Freehold sales and purchases
• Leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• Transfers of equity
• New-build transactions
• Shared ownership
• Right to Buy
• Help to Buy/shared equity matters

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Taking instructions from clients and progressing matters through to completion.
• Setting up files and undertaking relevant searches.
• Preparing contracts and dealing with pre-contract enquiries.
• Examining title and identifying technical title issues.
• Reporting to clients on searches, title and other relevant matters.
• Processing mortgage offers and liaising with lenders and brokers.
• Preparing completion and redemption statements.
• Dealing with exchange and completion.
• Preparing Land Registry forms and handling registration matters.
• Managing post-completion work through to file closure.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other third parties.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation using case management systems.
• Progressing files proactively and using initiative to resolve issues within your level of expertise.
• Maintaining accurate and organised electronic and physical filing systems.
• Providing support to the Head of Department/Director with the management and progression of the wider caseload.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients when required.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, contacts and other professionals.
• Contributing to the team's wider business development activity.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or equivalent with between 2 and 5 years' PQE and proven experience in residential conveyancing.

You will have:

• Strong experience running your own residential conveyancing caseload.
• An in-depth understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Good technical knowledge, including title issues.
• A proven track record of meeting income or billing targets.
• Excellent client-care and communication skills.
• Strong IT and case management system skills.
• Competent typing and document preparation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.
• A proactive approach to progressing files and dealing with client queries.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm and organised while working in a busy environment.
• A professional and friendly approach to client service.
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and professional obligations.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full or part-time hours considered
• Permanent position within an established legal practice
• Opportunity to manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload
• Supportive team environment
• Scope to develop your career within the property team
• Office-based working

If you are a qualified Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with 2–5 years' PQE and are looking for a new opportunity in the North East, we would be keen to hear from you.