Residential Conveyancer - Boston, Lincolnshire

Chattertons Group; Boston; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Chattertons in Boston, Lincolnshire is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing and provide excellent client care. You will be responsible for handling exchanges, completions and related post-completion matters, while keeping colleagues updated and ensuring compliance with current law.

The role also offers opportunities to develop the Conveyancing Department, maximise cross-referrals across offices, and contribute to fee income targets with a focus

Competenze

• Experience handling a full caseload of residential conveyancing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong client care and satisfaction focus.
• Knowledge of SOS Connect is preferred.

Mansioni

• To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients.
• Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business.
• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work.
• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
• Use the Company systems properly and follow workflows within the case management system.
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company's’ quality and risk procedures.

Conoscenze

Residential Conveyancing

Client care

Time management

Formazione

Legal Executive or Solicitor

Strumenti

SOS Connect

Descrizione del lavoro

Residential Conveyancer - Boston, Lincolnshire

The role will involve undertaking domestic and other conveyancing work. The successful candidate should have experience of handling a full caseload of residential conveyancing, have the ability to handle pressure and work to tight deadlines. They will be committed to providing excellent client care and satisfaction.

They will be a highly structured individual who has a clear understanding of the Residential Conveyancing process and will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following :-

• Picking up and developing a full caseload of Residential Conveyancing;


• Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations;


• Preparing and undertaking necessary searches;


• Ensuring that Estate Agents are regularly updated and work to build good relations with local agents;


• Production of standard contract documentation;


• Seek opportunities to cross refer clients to other departments within Chattertons;


• Dealing with all enquiries;


• Dealing with exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities (this will include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and ensuring that all balances are clear before the file is closed.

Location:Boston
Hours:9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday
Salary:Depending on Experience

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients;


• Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business;


• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives;


• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work


• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.


• Use the Company systems properly and follow workflows within the case management system.


• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.


• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.


• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company's’ quality and risk procedures.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Experienced Conveyancer.

Previous experience of SOS Connect.

Legal Executive or Solicitor.

Knowledge

Good understanding of the conveyancing process.

Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems.

Previous experience of managing a busy residential caseload.

Skills

Ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules.

IT literate.

Essential to be able to work as part of a team.

Desire to provide a high quality service.

Ability to multi task, maintain accuracy, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and numeracy skills.

Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Attributes

Proactive and positive attitude.

Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines.

High level of integrity and empathy.

Team player.

Sense of humour.

Willing to be flexible to meeting the needs and demands of the Company.

Why work at Chattertons

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits:Some of the great benefits that we offer include:

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