Residential Property Fee Earner

Forrester Sylvester mackett; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local conveyancing firm in Chippenham seeks a professional for domestic conveyancing services. The role includes advising clients, preparing documentation, negotiating with third parties, and maintaining relationships with local Estate Agents. Candidates should have prior experience in a Residential Conveyancing Department and possess strong communication and drafting skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday in addition to public holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a Residential Conveyancing Department.
• Previous experience of case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Taking instructions from clients and advising clients.
• Communication with clients in person, on the telephone, and by letter.
• Communication with third parties on behalf of clients and negotiating with a third party's Solicitors.
• Advising clients with regard to costs and preparing accounts.
• Drafting and approving documents.
• Dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances.
• Preparing and lodging appropriate documentation with HMRC and HMLR.
• Selecting and instructing independent experts to provide advice.
• Supervising and assisting colleagues and support staff.
• Using computer systems for case management.
• Maintaining relationships with local Estate Agents.
• Proactively progressing transactions.
• Assisting other fee earners when required.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant law

Ability to communicate with all types of clients and provide succinct and understandable advice

Drafting skills and ability to negotiate

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Holiday: 28 days in addition to public holidays

Job purpose

To undertake domestic conveyancing services for clients.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Taking instructions from clients and advising clients
2. Communication with clients in person, on the telephone and by letter
3. Communication with third parties on behalf of clients and negotiating with a third party's Solicitors on behalf of Clients
4. Advising clients with regard to costs, preparing accounts and accounting to clients from time to time
5. Drafting and approving documents
6. Dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances
7. Preparing and lodging appropriate documentation with HMRC, HMLR and lender panel management companies within relevant timescales
8. Selecting and instructing independent experts to provide advice on behalf of clients
9. Supervising and assisting colleagues and support staff
10. Using the computer to open files, input time and generally work within Partners for Windows and other computer programmes as necessary
11. Completing all administrative forms as shall be required from time to time
12. Maintain and forge relationships with local Estate Agents and other referees of work marketing the services of the Property Department
13. Proactively progressing transactions
14. Assisting other fee earners when required, including attending other offices if necessary

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant law
• Ability to communicate with all types of clients and to provide succinct and understandable advice to those clients
• Drafting skills and ability to negotiate

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience of working in a Residential Conveyancing Department
• Previous experience of case management systems