Residential Property Fee Earner

Forrester Sylvester mackett; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Chippenham is seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor to undertake domestic conveyancing services. You will manage client communications, negotiate with third parties, and supervise junior staff. Ideal candidates have previous residential conveyancing experience and strong drafting skills. This role offers 28 days holiday plus public holidays.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Responsibilities

• Taking instructions from clients and advising clients.
• Communicating with clients in person, by phone, and by letter.
• Negotiating with third party's solicitors on behalf of clients.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant law

Ability to communicate with all types of clients

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Previous experience of working in a Residential Conveyancing Department

Previous experience of case management systems

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 refers 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