Qualified Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or FCILEx or Qualified

Thatcher + Hallam LLP; Radstock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Qualified Conveyancer to join their Residential Conveyancing Department. This exciting role involves managing residential property transactions, including sales and purchases, while ensuring excellent client communication. The firm prides itself on its friendly culture and commitment to staff well-being, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. With a rich history of serving the community, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a positive impact. Join a team that values quality work and fosters a strong sense of community involvement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Company pension contributions

Free on-site parking

25 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Opportunities for growth and progression

Charity fundraising opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing residential property transactions.
• Strong client care and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential property transactions from start to finish.
• Liaise confidently with clients, agents, lenders, and other parties.

Skills

Residential property transactions

Client communication

Deadline management

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Conveyancer

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

We are hiring for an exciting new role within our Residential Conveyancing Department for a Solicitor or Qualified Conveyancer as part of the continued growth of our law firm based in Midsomer Norton, and Frome, which is commutable from local towns in Wiltshire and Somerset.

The position will be on a full-time basis based at our Midsomer Norton office and with the benefit of ample parking.

Our Firm

Thatcher Hallam LLP has sat at the heart of Midsomer Norton since 1770 and is proud to have served the local community for over 250 years. The expansion of the Firm has recently involved the merger with the also very long established firm of Solicitors (since 1840) of Ames Kent in Frome. This gives the new Firm an enviable geographical reach and variety of professional connections.

Our friendly staff-focused culture and strong core values around equality, diversity, and philanthropy provide a healthy working environment and a secure and strong reputation both in the local area and further afield. It's no wonder we have excellent staff retention rates, with many of our employees having been with us for well over 10 years.

We are proud to support local charities through our Charity of the Year campaigns and other local charitable support of sports teams such as Midsomer Norton ladies cricket team.

We understand that work/life balance is important and flexible working arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.

Job Description

We are looking for a Solicitor or Qualified Conveyancer to join our friendly team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of prior experience managing residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, freeholds, leaseholds, and new builds. They must also be comfortable and confident in liaising directly with clients, agents, lenders, and other parties.

The following are desirable for this job role:

1. Running a caseload from start to finish
2. Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Excellent client care skills
5. Able to use IT and a Case Management System
6. Able to work well as part of a team

Benefits

We recognise that quality staff deserve to be rewarded, and when working at Thatcher Hallam you can expect:

1. Competitive pay
2. Focus on work quality
3. Company pension contributions
4. Free on-site parking
5. 25 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
6. Opportunities to fundraise for our Charity of the Year
7. Opportunities for growth and progression