Senior Residential Property Lawyer

Berwins Solicitors Limited; Harrogate, Leeds, York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a qualified residential property lawyer to join their esteemed team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing exceptional service to clients at various stages of their property journey. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and client orientation, you will be responsible for delivering timely advice, managing case files, and supporting junior lawyers. The firm values innovation and has embraced technology, ensuring that you will be equipped with the latest tools to excel in your role. If you are passionate about property law and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexitime

Medical Cash Plan

On-site Parking

Option to Purchase Additional Leave

Discount on In-house Legal Services

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE in residential property law with a focus on client service.
• Must be IT literate and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, timely advice and support clients throughout their matters.
• Maintain accurate files and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

Skills

Residential Property Law

Client Orientation

Teamwork

IT Literacy

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Microsoft Surface

BigHand Task Management

Liberate Case Management

Desk-booking Software

Calendar-booking Software

Job description

Berwins is seeking a qualified residential property lawyer with 3 to 6 years PQE, who works with less supervision to provide the best service to the client. The candidate must be IT literate, a team worker and client orientated.

Specific Responsibilities

• To provide quality, timely advice to clients, seeking assistance and support where necessary.
• To interpret and progress all stages of the matter to ensure client requirements are met.
• To ensure matter files, internal databases, archive and billing systems are up to date using the relevant internal forms and procedures and organised in accordance with standards set out in the Practice Manual and further developed within the relevant Team procedures.
• To provide regular feedback to other team lawyers on any aspects of their matters as delegated.
• To provide support for and work alongside junior lawyers.
• To develop personal technical knowledge.
• To complete the appropriate Continuing Professional Development commitments, as stipulated by appropriate regulatory body.
• To endeavour to achieve personal billing and collections targets and to ensure work in progress is promptly converted to cash.
• To endeavour to consistently meet clients’ expectations.
• Marketing – In line with the Team business plan, initiate and take part in marketing and promotional activities on behalf of the firm as appropriate. To develop and maintain relationships with clients, non-clients and multipliers to promote the firm.

General Responsibilities

• Promote the firm
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
• Practice good health and safety
• Maintain accurate and tidy work methods
• Respect the ability and contribution of others
• Practice good manners and courtesy to all
• Adhere to and support the firm’s core values
• Comply fully with the items of work laid down by your management

The Residential Property Team

Berwins’ CQS accredited residential property team is one of the foremost units in the region and supports clients at various stages of their life; from first time buyers taking their first steps onto the property ladder to families looking to move to a larger home, high net worth individuals seeking substantial properties to older clients looking to downsize.

Location

The successful candidate will primarily be based in the firm’s Harrogate office, but Berwins operate out of three locations:

• Harrogate as the firm’s head office, where most teams are based
• Leeds, established in 2013 with flexible available desks within a separate office, at Platform New Station Street
• York, which has a small serviced office and currently having occasional use, but with growth possibilities

About Berwins

Berwins was established in 1993 and has based itself very strongly on its values of care, expertise and service. It has sought to make the best use of technology, and has operated paper-light since 2024 (and paperless in corporate and commercial). Every person at Berwins uses at least two and often three screens, whether in-office or working remotely, and lawyers use Microsoft Surface devices. We use desk-booking software, calendar-booking software, BigHand task management and Liberate Case Management.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Flexitime – with the ability to accrue an additional 1 days leave per quarter (total of 4 per calendar year)
• Medical Cash plan
• On site parking in Harrogate (subject to availability and salary sacrifice)
• Option to Purchase additional annual leave (maximum 5 days)
• Discount off inhouse legal services for employee and immediate family.

In the first instance please contact Michelle Crowhurst for an initial discussion and fuller description of the opportunity and role.