NQ Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Pathway Careers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Belfast law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor for a role in Conveyancing and Private Client work. You'll manage a caseload, assist with matters related to wills and probate, and draft essential legal documents. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

35-hour working week

20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Employee Health Plan

Death in Service benefit

Employer-contributed pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing and/or private client work.
• Strong client care skills and effective communication style.
• Well organised, methodical, and detail focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential and/or commercial property transactions.
• Assist with wills, probate, and estate administration matters.
• Draft and review contracts, leases, and wills.

Skills

residential conveyancing

private client

probate

wills

Education

Newly Qualified Solicitor (up to 2 years PQE)

Tools

legal CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solicitor (NQ) – Conveyancing / Private Client
Location: Belfast City Centre

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a well established Belfast City Centre law firm, working across both Conveyancing and Private Client matters. This role offers the chance to build your career within a supportive team environment, gaining exposure to residential and commercial property transactions alongside wills, probate, and estate administration work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential and/or commercial property transactions
• Assist with wills, probate, and estate administration matters
• Support senior solicitors with file progression
• Draft and review contracts, leases, wills, enduring powers of attorney, and estate accounts
• Conduct title checks and pre-contract enquiries
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, HMRC, executors, and beneficiaries
• Attend client meetings, taking instructions with sensitivity and accuracy
• Maintain accurate time recording, billing, and digital file management
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider team

Essential Skills and Experience

• Newly Qualified Solicitor (up to 2 years PQE)
• Experience in conveyancing and/or private client work
• Strong client care skills and effective communication style
• Well organised, methodical, and detail focused
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience using a legal CMS and Microsoft Office
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of responsibility

What’s on Offer

• Competitive market salary, commensurate with experience
• 35-hour working week (Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm)
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
• Employee Health Plan
• Death in Service benefit
• Employer-contributed pension scheme

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

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Skills: residential conveyancing, property, private client, probate, wills