Residential Conveyancing Solicitor – Brighton

Elite Law Solicitors Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Law Solicitors Limited in the UK seeks a Residential Property Solicitor with 1-2 years PQE to manage a varied caseload and uphold high professional standards. You will handle client matters end-to-end, work under the Head of Department, supervise trainees where applicable, and ensure timely billing and excellent client care within a supportive team environment.

The role requires a proactive approach, superb communication, attention to detail, and compliance with Solicitors Regulation

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1-2 years PQE in residential property.
• UK-qualified with current Practising Certificate and Roll admission.
• Strong client-care and billing discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage client work allocated by Head of Department or Partner.
• Ensure progress and keep clients informed on costs.
• Supervise and develop trainees/paralegals where applicable.
• Maintain client files and comply with SRA rules.
• Promote firm services and maintain strong external relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerate

Deadline driven

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Education

Law degree or Management/Business degree

Practising Certificate

Admission to the Roll of Solicitors

4+ years post-admission experience

Job description

Where award-winning expertisemeets professional legal advice

Residential Property Solicitor Vacancy (1-2 Year PQE)

Job Role

To profitably manage a caseload in a relevant discipline while practicing the highest codes of professional conduct and customer service. To engage in other activities as directed by their Head of Department or the Business Owners. To manage and train Trainees and Paralegals if applicable.

Main Duties

• To manage all Client work allocated by the Head of Department or other Partner in the Firm and in accordance with the detailed Policies, procedures, and departmental Manuals.
• To ensure that all Client work is progressed expeditiously, and that the Client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• At all times to exercise high standards of Client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of the Firm's and of Client documentation and information.
• To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.
• In close liaison with the Office Administrator, to have overall responsibility for credit control on own matters.
• To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the Firm.
• To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• To supervise, support and develop immediate support staff.
• To take responsibility for and attend to self-development.
• In conjunction with the Firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Law Society and to assist with in-house training as may be required.
• In liaison with the Head of Department and Partners, to be active in promoting the services of the Firm and its image and ethos.
• To take on cases as required.
• To maintain Client files in good order as required by quality standards.
• To provide advocacy services if and whenever required according to your specialist area(s) of expertise.
• To bill promptly and efficiently in accordance with the Firm's procedures.
• Ensure that external fees are agreed in advance.
• To attend all requisite departmental meetings.
• Promptly to report all actual or potential claims or Complaints to the Managing Partner.
• To diarise key dates, including limitation periods, in respect of all cases under your control.
• To assist other departments with enquiries specialist to your area of work.
• To be proactive in using the Firm’s internal and external Referral procedures where appropriate.
• Proactively to keep abreast of all developments and relevant legislation in your particular specialist area(s) of work.
• To take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed so to do.
• To instruct and train all paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified Solicitors under your purview.

Required Qualifications

Law Degree or Management/Business Degree (E)
Practising Certificate (E)
Admission to the Roll of Solicitors (E)
Minimum of four years' post-admission experience in the relevant areas of law to your caseload (E)

Skills and Behaviours

Strong attention to detail (E)
Highly numerate (E)
Ability to work to deadlines (E)
Works well under pressure; Need to be self-motivated (E)
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken (E)
Fully computer literate (E)

Elite Law Solicitors is a trading name of Elite Law Solicitors Limited, Registered in the UK, Registration Number: 09050473
Registered Office: Chalfont Court, 1-5 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BD.
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No: 617591.