Residential Conveyancer - Grantham, Lincolnshire

Chattertons Solicitors; Grantham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Grantham is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to manage a full caseload of conveyancing work. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in residential conveyancing, be proactive, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the legislations impacting the sector. This role offers generous benefits, including staff discounts and insurance options, as well as opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Staff discount on legal fees

Income protection

Life assurance at 3 x salary

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme option

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced Conveyancer managing a busy residential caseload.
• Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing.
• Generate new work and provide ongoing service to existing clients.
• Maintain accurate daily records of time spent on client work.

Skills

Good understanding of the conveyancing process

Ability to manage own caseload

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent written and numeracy skills

IT literate

Education

Experienced Conveyancer

Legal Executive or Solicitor

Tools

SOS Connect

Job description

Residential Conveyancer - Grantham, Lincolnshire

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

We are a forward thinking, progressive and dynamic organisation. As part of our continuing growth plans, we are currently seeking to recruit a Residential Conveyancer to join our team in Grantham.

• Some of the great benefits that we offer are:
• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees and wealth management fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 x salary
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme option
• Employee Assistance Programme

The role:

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.
• Dealing with Plot Purchases and generally New Build Conveyancing.
• 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.

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.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location: Grantham
Salary:Depending upon Experience

Person Specification:

Qualifications

Experienced Conveyancer.

Previous experience of SOS Connect.

Legal Executive or Solicitor.

Knowledge

Good understanding of the conveyancing process.

Good understanding of Plot Purchases.

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.

Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.

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