Residential Property Solicitor

Proper Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Bonuses

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Proper Recruitment are seeking a Residential Property Solicitor to join a Brighton-based law firm in a hybrid, full-time role. The candidate will manage a busy caseload in residential conveyancing, handling freehold/leasehold transactions and related matters while building referrer networks.

Key requirements include 2+ years PQE in residential property conveyancing, strong client care, and proficient MS Office skills. Opportunities for progression and bonuses are offered within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Adept client care skills and ability to manage own caseload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be experienced at multi-tasking and time-sensitive matters.
• Thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters within the property department, including freehold and leasehold sales/purchases, refinancing and transfers of equity.
• Manage own caseload and develop relationships with referrers and clients.
• Collaborate with partners to shape and grow the property team.
• Support business development through marketing and networking events and legal updates.

Skills

Client care

Time management

MS Office

multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Residential Property Solicitor

Location: Brighton

Tenure: Full-Time | Hybrid

Proper Recruitment are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity on behalf of a successful law firm who are looking for a Residential Property Solicitor to join their Residential Property team in Brighton.

Responsibilities:

• Taking on matters within the property department, with cases and transactions including (but not limited to) freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-financing and transfers of equity.
• Managing own case load and building your own work and contacts with potential referrers.
• Working with partners in the department to help shape and grow the property team.
• Contributing to business development efforts and the growth and development of the department by attending marketing and networking events as well as providing regular content for external newsletters and legal updates.
• Obtaining regular positive feedback from clients, colleagues and referrers.
• Taking on managerial responsibility within a close-knit team and helping to develop trainees and paralegals.
• Dealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectations.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Adept client care skills and ability to manage own caseload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive matters and taking responsibility for delegated tasks.
• Must thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 2+ years PQE within residential property conveyancing.

Salary:

• Competitive (DOE)

Benefits:

• Hybrid
• Opportunity for progression and bonuses