Residential Property Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer

Foster Harrington Solicitors Limited; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Birthday discretionary leave

WFH one day per week

Private pension

Discretionary bonus

Employee assistance programme

Social events

Job summary

Foster Harrington Solicitors Limited in Epsom seeks a Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer with circa 1–4 years PQE to join our Residential Conveyancing team. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to conclusion and support colleagues while engaging in business development.

You will handle residential property files, maintain client service standards, and contribute to the firm’s growth through networking and effective file management. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing.
• Demonstrable knowledge and technical expertise in residential property conveyancing work.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business development skills and initiative to work under minimal supervision.
• Motivated team player.
• Proven organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in using case management systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of residential files from initial instruction to matter conclusion.
• Provide support to other members of the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the firm and the Residential Conveyancing department.
• Ensure high levels of client service and legal effectiveness.

Skills

PQE 1-4 years

Residential conveyancing

Caseload management

Communication skills

Business development

Team player

Organisational skills

Case management systems

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Join a dynamic growing firm as a Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer (with circa 1–4 years PQE) in our rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team based in Epsom. We will also consider candidates who do not hold one of the above qualifications but have considerable experience managing their own caseload independently.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion, support team members, and engage in significant business development and networking activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of residential files from initial instruction to matter conclusion.
• Provide support to other members of the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the firm and the Residential Conveyancing department.
• Ensure high levels of client service and legal effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1–4 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing.
• Demonstrable knowledge and technical expertise in residential property conveyancing work.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business development skills and initiative to work under minimal supervision.
• Motivated team player.
• Proven organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in using case management systems essential.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of discretionary leave gifted for your birthday.
• Work one day per week from home if you wish
• Private pension scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – includes wellbeing support and discounts for various shops, hotels, holidays, cinema etc.
• Social events