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Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive
Ashville Knight
Fetcham
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is looking for both Junior and Senior Residential Property Solicitors/Legal Executives to join their supportive team in Leatherhead. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, including residential and commercial property matters, while providing exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential conveyancing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. With a full-time schedule and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their legal career in a friendly environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in residential conveyancing is essential.
- Strong understanding of the conveyancing process required.
Responsibilities
- Manage a mixed caseload of residential and commercial property matters.
- Draft and approve legal documentation, ensuring high service standards.
Skills
Job description
Our client is seeking both a Junior Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive and Senior Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their office in Leatherhead. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.
Duties will include:
- Managing a mixed caseload of residential and commercial property matters, including freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, Shared Ownership, Re-mortgages, equity release and commercial leases for small businesses.
- The caseload will be approximately 70% residential property and 30% commercial property.
- Handling cases from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of service throughout.
- Drafting and approving legal documentation, including contracts and transfer deeds.
- Maintaining the firm's case management system accurately and efficiently.
- Managing all post-completion formalities.
- Conducting legal research where necessary to support your caseload.
- Providing clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.
Desired skills:
- Residential Conveyancing fee earning experience essential.
- Proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines.
- Strong legal knowledge and understanding of the conveyancing process.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.
What they offer:
- Full time Monday to Friday.
- Company pension.
- Standard holiday.
- Free parking.
- Head of Department opportunity for the right candidate.
If you're a Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to progress your career, we would love to hear from you.
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