NQ Residential Property Solicitor – Essex

Origin Legal; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in Essex is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their Residential Property team. The role involves managing a variety of transactions and providing excellent client service in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to a career in property law. Competitive salary and comprehensive training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

High-quality training

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Recent qualification as a Solicitor.
• Eager to learn and develop within residential property law.

Responsibilities

• Support on sales, purchases, and re-mortgages.
• Handle leasehold and freehold transactions.
• Draft contracts and related documents.
• Liaise with clients, agents, and lenders.
• Manage files independently.
• Deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organisation skills

Client care skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading Legal 500 firm with an excellent reputation for high-quality property work across Essex and the wider region. The firm is well known for its supportive culture, first-class training and clear career progression pathways for junior lawyers.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the firm’s busy Residential Property team. You will assist on a wide range of transactions and gradually manage your own caseload, working under the guidance of experienced specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting on sales, purchases and re-mortgages
• Handling leasehold and freehold transactions
• Drafting contracts, transfer deeds and related documents
• Liaising with clients, agents, and lenders throughout
• Managing files with growing independence and responsibility
• Delivering excellent client service at every stage

The Candidate

• Strong communication, organisation and client care skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Committed to building a long-term career in residential property law

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• High-quality training and close supervision
• A supportive, Legal 500 recognised environment
• Clear career development and progression opportunities

Apply

If you are an NQ Solicitor looking to build your career in residential property with a Legal 500 firm in Essex, we would like to hear from you.