Residential Conveyancer

Foster Harrington Solicitors; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday discretionary leave

Work one day per week from home

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Foster Harrington Solicitors in Epsom seeks a Residential Property Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with circa 1–4 years PQE to join the expanding Conveyancing team. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to completion and contribute to business development.

Candidates without FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer qualifications but with substantial independent experience will also be considered. Strong communication, organisation and case-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of residential property conveyancing work.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business development and initiative to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of residential files from initial instruction to matter conclusion.
• Provide support to other members of the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the firm and the Residential Conveyancing department.
• Ensure high levels of client service and legal effectiveness.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client communication

Business development

Independent caseload management

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer

Join a dynamic growing firm as a Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer (with circa 1–4 years PQE) in our rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team based in Epsom. We will also consider candidates who do not hold one of the above qualifications but have considerable experience managing their own caseload independently.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion, support team members, and engage in significant business development and networking activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of residential files from initial instruction to matter conclusion.
• Provide support to other members of the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the firm and the Residential Conveyancing department.
• Ensure high levels of client service and legal effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1–4 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing.
• Demonstrable knowledge and technical expertise in residential property conveyancing work.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business development skills and initiative to work under minimal supervision.
• Motivated team player.
• Proven organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in using case management systems essential.

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of discretionary leave gifted for your birthday.
• Work one day per week from home if you wish
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – includes wellbeing support and discounts for various shops, hotels, holidays, cinema etc.