Plot Sales Conveyancer

Shoosmiths Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Shoesmiths Solicitors is seeking a conveyancing assistant to join our residential conveyancing team. You will assemble contract packs, handle pre-contract enquiries, and assist with exchange and completion steps for property transactions.

You will work across the Real Estate team, dealing with Land Registry filings, SDLT returns, and related admin tasks. A collaborative, detail-focused approach is essential, with opportunities to support across offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing contract packs and pre-contract enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and preparing contract packs on the basis of standard documents after receipt of memorandum of sale.
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries under supervision where required.
• Processing exchange of contracts.
• Dealing with Part exchange purchases and resales.
• Preparation of completion statements.
• Completion procedures.
• Undertaking Land Registry Applications for the broader property team.
• Completing on line SDLT returns for the broader Real Estate team.
• Use of Land Registry online.
• Procurement of conveyancing searches.
• Handling incoming calls and post.
• Opening of files.
• Preparation of bills.
• Use of the Document Production System or replacements.
• Producing spreadsheets/reports in Word/Excel.
• Support for the wider Real Estate team occasionally.

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Issuing and preparing contract packs on the basis of pre-prepared standard documents following receipt of memorandum of sale


• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries under supervision where required.


• Processing exchange of contracts


• Dealing with Part exchange purchases and resales


• Preparation of relevant completion statements


• Completion procedures


• Undertaking Land Registry Applications for broader property team


• Completing on line SDLT returns for broader Real Estate team


• Use of Land Registry on line


• Procurement of conveyancing searches


• Dealing with incoming phone calls and post


• Correctly doing up outgoing post in time for relevant collection


• Opening of files


• Preparation of bills


• Use of the Document Production System or any replacement system the firm may install


• Use of Word / Excel for production of spreadsheets and reports


• Other duties may involve supporting the wider Real Estate team from time to time

Added advantage but not a pre-requisite

• Preparing site set up documentation/pack to include preparation of the draft contracts, transfers, title pack and site set up documents.


• Liaising with the client and preferred solicitors to approve the draft transfer and estate layout plans.


• Dealing with deeds of easements and deeds of covenant, substation transfers and infrastructure and utility agreements.


• Dealing with sale of freehold blocks of apartments.

The Team

We have specialist conveyancing teams qualified to deal with residential conveyancing. These teams include Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, experienced non-qualified Conveyancers, paralegals and support staff.

Our dedicated team of conveyancing lawyers and supporting paralegal progressors provide an unrivalled level of attention, treating each transaction with care and consideration.

We recognise that no two transactions or clients’ requirements are the same and we seek to match our services to meet every need, mindful that this can be a stressful experience which we seek to offset wherever possible. Our expert team progress our clients\' instructions for 5,000 properties bought and sold each year, while our clients include private individuals, property investors, developers and lenders.

The Firm

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits