Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor. The role involves managing a varied property caseload, providing excellent client care, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years in the field, strong organisational skills, and thorough knowledge of residential conveyancing processes. A competitive salary is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth and hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent Employee benefits scheme

Professional Development

Generous holiday entitlement

Employer Pension

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 3 years+ experience in a conveyancing role.
• Thorough knowledge of residential conveyancing processes.
• Capable of handling an active case load.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run a varied residential property caseload.
• Attend to clients and conduct enquiries as necessary.
• Ensure clients are dealt with efficiently and courteously.

Skills

Client care

Time management

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent telephone manner

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Exec or Licenced Conveyancer

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

LEAP CMS

Job description

What’s in it for you?

As the newly appointed Residential Conveyancing Solicitor you will benefit from :

• A competitive starting salary
• Excellent Employee benefits scheme
• Professional Development
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer Pension
• Flexible working

To be considered for this role you will be self‑motivated, client‑focused, highly organised, and more importantly be willing to hit the ground running from day one.

Your Role

• To manage and run a varied residential property caseload;
• To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary;
• Processing property matters on a timely and cost effective basis;
• Proactive and effective maintenance and management of files;
• To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the team leader or Head of Department as appropriate;
• To use the correct Practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm’s standards and legal requirements;
• To improve and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients and introducers;
• To maximize the firm’s potential to cross‑sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities;
• To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision;
• To ensure our clients and third party referrers and contacts receive the best possible service at all times.
• To work and behave in a professional manner;
• To adhere to the policies, procedures and protocols within the Quality Procedures Manual;
• To promote and embrace Equality and Diversity across the firm and within the business communities we engage with.

About you

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Exec or Licenced Conveyancer;
• 3 years + in conveyancing role;
• Experience of handling a case load with minimum supervision;
• Thorough knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and associated law and, as such, competent in handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases (including new builds and shared ownership, HTB mortgages and ISAs), remortgages and transfers of equity;
• Thorough understanding of AML requirements;
• Capable of handling an active case load of up to files;
• A good networker who is keen to be involved in business development;
• Excellent client care, time management and organisational skills;
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) CMS;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent telephone manner;
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and use initiative;
• The ability to work well under pressure and work efficiently to meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail; and
• Good team player.

Desirable :

• Experience in post completion;
• Experience in new builds and shared ownership; and
• Experience of LEAP CMS.

Salary will be competitive upto £k and hybrid working will be available following successful completion of probation period. There is genuine scope for further development and progression as initially highlighted.