Property Solicitor / Legal Executive

Legal Southwest; Totnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Totnes is seeking a Property Solicitor/Legal Executive (PQE 0-2) to support the team with various tasks. You will manage your own caseload, draft legal documents, and assist in both commercial and residential transactions. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position comes with full-time hours of 37.5 per week and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage own caseload under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Resilience to cope with pressure and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload where appropriate.
• Support team on individual transactions and projects.
• Draft and negotiate leases and transfers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable law firm as a Property Solicitor/ Legal Executive (PQE 0-2), reporting to an Associate.

This is a fee earning role where you will be supporting the team on various day to day tasks.

Main Responsibilities:

To undertake the following work under supervision:

• Where appropriate, managing your own case load;
• Supporting the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider project teams;
• Opening case files;
• Giving estimates of costs to new clients;
• Record time in accordance with the firm’s time recording policy;
• Conducting title reviews;
• Drafting and negotiating leases and transfers;
• Obtaining and reporting on title information from the Land Registry;
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions;
• Assisting/ managing commercial property matters;
• Assisting/ managing residential conveyancing transactions;
• Obtaining and reporting on property searches;
• Attending meetings and making notes;
• Preparing stamp duty land tax (SDLT) forms;
• To promote the vision of the firm and its values when dealing with clients;
• To provide a high quality, professional service to clients and staff in person or on the phone by responding in a prompt, diplomatic and appropriate manner to their needs and/or requests;
• To maintain up to date knowledge through relevant publications and updates, and undertake any specific training to improve or enhance skill base as requested; and
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the firms Partners.

Skills:

You’ll need to show:

• The ability to work as part of a team;
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Problem-solving and strategic planning ability;
• Resilience and the ability to cope with pressure and challenges; and
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments.

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours a week, 52 weeks per annum) 8.30am-5.00pm (with an hour for lunch)

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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