Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic residential conveyancing lawyer to join their team in Swindon. This full-time role involves managing a diverse caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, and re-mortgages, with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in residential conveyancing, strong client relationship skills, and experience in team management. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while contributing to business development strategies. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional client service and have the expertise to thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE as a qualified solicitor or equivalent in residential conveyancing.
• Strong skills in client relationship management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of residential property transactions.
• Lead a small team, ensuring high client service and generating new referrals.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client Relationship Management

Team Management

Billing and Financial Management

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Case Management Systems

Job description

Position: Solicitor or CILEx – Residential Conveyancing

Location: Wiltshire

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Dependant on Experience

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced residential conveyancing lawyer to join their Residential Conveyancing Team in the Swindon office. This is a fee-earning role that requires managing a mixed caseload of residential property transactions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handle a mixed caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, freehold, leasehold, and re-mortgages.
2. Manage a small team of support staff, delegating work appropriately.
3. Maintain a high level of client service consistently.
4. Grow a network of contacts and clients to generate new referrals.
5. Assist partners in evolving the business development strategy for the residential conveyancing team.

Knowledge and Experience:

1. Qualified solicitor or professional equivalent (approximately 3+ PQE).
2. Detailed knowledge and technical expertise in managing a mixed residential property caseload.
3. Experience in building and maintaining professional and client relationships.
4. Proven experience in generating a personal client base.
5. Experience in managing and working with support staff.
6. Strong billing and financial management skills.
7. Up-to-date understanding and commitment to risk management and compliance.
8. Competency with IT applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with case management systems.