Residential Conveyancer

Conveyancers; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Conveyancers in Great Dunmow is seeking an experienced residential conveyancer to manage a dedicated caseload of transactions. The role involves ensuring compliance and providing exceptional client care while maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing residential caseloads and hold relevant qualifications. Strong understanding of property law and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing an independent residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong understanding of standard conveyancing processes and property law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated caseload of residential property transactions.
• Conduct title checks and prepare legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and lenders.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Salary: Depending on experience

Contact: Leanne Smith [e-mail]

Description

Experienced residential conveyancer

Role Overview

Manage a dedicated caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and efficient conveyancing process. Provide exceptional client care while protecting the firm's interests and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders in the property chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity from instruction to post-completion.
• Legal & Technical Work: Conduct title checks, review legal documents, prepare contracts and transfer deeds, and raise or answer enquiries.
• Compliance & Checks: Carry out pre-contract searches (local authority, environmental, water/drainage), and strictly adhere to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), GDPR, and SRA regulatory standards.
• Client Communication: Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, and other solicitors.
• Case Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date files using the firm’s case management system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience managing an independent residential conveyancing caseload.

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer (CLC), or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of standard conveyancing processes, property law, and modern case management software.

Soft Skills

Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a confident, empathetic telephone manner for client care.