Licenced Conveyancer / Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Legal Executive

Chartahouse; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established conveyancing firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to manage a diverse caseload effectively. The role involves overseeing property transactions from start to finish and providing legal advice while complying with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of property laws and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting from £40,000 per year, with work conducted in person from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential property cases from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of various property laws.
• Resilience under pressure and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, delivering fully against personal targets.
• Provide clients with legal advice and manage expectations.
• Comply with CLC rules and ensure correct billing.

Skills

Legal advice

File management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

We're looking for an experienced conveyancer to join our well-established business based in Plymouth, Devon. You'll work alongside highly experienced Conveyancers who are experts in their field.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone who has experience managing a diverse caseload, including Freehold, Leasehold, Sales, Purchases, Re-mortgages, New builds, Shared Ownership Schemes, Rights to Buy, Transfer of Equity and Lease extensions dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction using our case management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, monitoring and delivering fully against personal targets
• Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines
• Proactively and efficiently manage transactions, whilst managing Client expectation
• Responsible for files from opening through to completion, ensuring that all files are maintained in good order in compliance with CLC rules and following regulatory and statutory requirements
• Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases, recording the advice and representing the best interests of the client in the transaction
• Taking instructions from clients and drafting the necessary legal documents and contracts for each case
• Proactively deal with the other side solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, clients and local authorities
• Deal with complex enquiries, researching previous cases and relevant laws to provide accurate advice
• Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk
• Comply at all times with the Council of Licenced Conveyancers rules
• Ensure that all files are billed correctly with the appropriate fees and on completion, funds are sent to the correct place
• Provide supervision, support and coaching to Paralegals
• Optimise the client experience through the use of our conveyancing systems and technology
• Provide an exceptional service both to the client but also to introducers and third parties
• Develop a culture of teamwork and high performance with a strong focus on customer care.

Candidates should ideally have :

• Experience managing a residential property portfolio of cases from start to finish
• Thorough understanding of various property laws
• Resilience with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, extremely accurate in research and the drafting of documents.
• Enthusiasm for delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to be flexible and empathetic to deliver client needs

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From £40,000.00 per year

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person

Reference ID : Conveyancer