Plot Sales Conveyancer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Conveyancer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload and provide exceptional service to clients in a supportive environment. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to excellence, you will be part of a firm that values its people and promotes a culture of innovation. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services and are ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Conveyancer or in Plot Sales preferred.
• Ability to manage own caseload without administrative support.
• Mentoring of other staff when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and accurate service to clients.
• Manage clients’ expectations effectively.
• Participate in training and self-development.

Skills

Conveyancing

Negotiation

Client Management

IT Literacy

Education

Relevant Legal Qualification

Tools

BigHand

Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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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.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

The role

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.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

The role

Set out below are examples of the functions expected for this role. It is not exhaustive and anticipates flexibility by the individual in fitting in with any current (not detailed) or future initiatives the department/firm consider appropriate for the role.

Conveyancer (minimum supervision required):

• Preparation of plot sale paperwork from reservation to settlement, including:
• Preparation of Offer and draft documentation for sales;
• Negotiation of missives;
• Completing necessary financial tasks and documentation including relevant completion statements;
• Settlement Procedures including billing and accounts procedures;
• Dealing with observations on title;
• Registration procedures including Advance Notices, and utilising LBTT online
• Purchase and Re-Sale of part exchange properties including examination of Part Exchange titles
• Client reports/attendance at client meetings
• Procurement of conveyancing searches
• Dealing with incoming phone calls/incoming post
• Production of BigHand dictation/checking of work produced
• Inception of files and closing of files including dealing with account balances
• Use of plots case management system plus word, excel, outlook and BigHand.

Main responsibilities

• To provide a quality and accurate service to our clients
• To establish and manage our clients’ expectations
• Required attendance at Team Briefings
• Willingness to participate in training/self development/the obtaining of relevant qualifications
• Attend courses/seminars when required and outside of office hours if necessary
• Participate in a “buddy” system to provide cover for absent colleagues

Skills and qualifications

• Prior experience as a Conveyancer or working within Plot Sales would be preferable
• Be capable of managing own caseload without administrative support (where any support is absent or seconded to others)
• Be IT literate and to follow the Firm’s policy in this request at all times
• Able to provide mentoring of other staff when required to do so