Conveyancing Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Easily accessible location

Free onsite parking

Excellent public transport links

Paid bank holidays

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing professional for a Bristol-based firm. You will manage a varied caseload, support the Conveyancing Department and deliver high-quality client service.

Responsibilities include handling exchanges of contracts, drafting packages, and liaising with clients and lenders to progress matters efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must hold Current Practicing Certificate
• Law degree required
• Conveyancing training or qualifications
• Experience in a fast-paced office environment
• Experience working directly with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong discretion and professionalism
• Good IT skills and confidence working electronically
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Manage and progress a varied caseload including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages
• Maintain accurate case management records and ensure files remain compliant
• Monitor key dates for auction and new-build matters ensuring deadlines are met
• Progress matters proactively to achieve efficient outcomes for clients
• Draft and review contract packages, raise enquiries and submit searches
• Prepare title, mortgage and search reports and act for mortgage lenders
• Conduct exchanges of contracts and agree transfer deeds
• Work collaboratively with the Conveyancing team to deliver a seamless service

Job description

My client, based in Bristol client is a growing and established law firm seeking a Conveyancing professional to join its team. The role involves managing a varied caseload, supporting the wider Conveyancing Department and delivering a high standard of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with clients and key stakeholders
• Manage and progress a varied caseload, including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages
• Maintain accurate case management records and ensure files remain compliant
• Monitor key dates, particularly for auction and new-build matters, ensuring deadlines are met
• Proactively progress matters to achieve efficient outcomes for clients
• Draft and review contract packages, raise enquiries and submit searches
• Prepare title, mortgage and search reports and act for mortgage lenders
• Conduct exchanges of contracts and agree transfer deeds
• Work collaboratively with the wider Conveyancing team to deliver a seamless service

Person Specification

• Current Practicing Certificate
• Law Degree
• Relevant conveyancing training or qualifications
• Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment
• Experience working directly with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong discretion and professionalism
• Good IT skills and confidence working electronically
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and HM Land Registry
• Familiarity with legal technology and electronic filing systemsUnderstanding of the conveyancing process

Benefits

• Easily accessible location
• Free onsite parking
• Excellent public transport links
• Paid bank holidays