Conveyancing Solicitor/Case Handler - Cardiff

Sort Legal Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Conveyancing Case Handler to join their Cardiff team. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload of residential property transactions while mentoring junior staff. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and handle key stages of the conveyancing process, all within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a passion for property law and are looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in handling freehold and registered transactions.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property transactions ensuring timely handling.
• Supervise Conveyancing Assistants and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Conveyancing

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Legal Qualification

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Cardiff, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/01/2025

Sort Legal, part of Sort Group, is a trusted conveyancing specialist, committed to providing efficient, high-quality services across all residential property transactions. We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Case Handler to join our team in Cardiff, located around the Cardiff Bay area. This role is ideal for a skilled professional ready to take ownership of their caseload while mentoring junior team members.

Role Overview:

As a Conveyancing Case Handler, you will manage your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions, ensuring matters are handled promptly and in line with service-level agreements (SLAs). You will also supervise and guide Conveyancing Assistants, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards throughout the conveyancing process.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload, ensuring timely and efficient handling of transactions.
  
• Supervise Conveyancing Assistants, reviewing sales files, and signing off contracts, exchanges, and completions.
  
• Handle key stages of purchase transactions, including title approval, raising and resolving enquiries, and reporting to clients.
  
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and SLA commitments.
  
• Conduct regular file reviews to ensure cases are progressing appropriately.
  
• Act as the first point of contact for client and introducer complaints, resolving concerns promptly.
  

Skills and Experience Required:

• A minimum of two years’ experience handling your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions.
  
• Experience with leasehold, transfer of equity, and transactions involving existing mortgages (desirable).
  
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing regulations, including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and data protection laws.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
  
• Strong IT skills and experience with case management systems.
  
• A collaborative team player with an assertive, calm, and professional approach.
  

If you’re a motivated conveyancing professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Sort Legal!