Solicitor Residential Conveyancing

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Croydon is looking for an experienced Residential Solicitor to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of approximately 10-20 new instructions per month, advising and assisting clients in residential property matters. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years PQE and excellent communication skills. The position offers a friendly working environment and benefits including 22 days annual leave, pension, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Two well-being days

Pension

Performance related bonus

Friendly working office environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in a Residential Property environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Self-motivated, organized with a strong workload management ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10-20 new instructions per month.
• Conduct conveyancing cases on behalf of clients.
• Advise and assist clients on legal matters in Conveyancing.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive thinker

Business development

Education

1-3 years PQE in Residential Property

Job description

Solicitor Residential Conveyancer

Our client a multi- office law firm hasn’t let the grass grow under their feet, forward-thinking and progressive providing a first class service to people and businesses throughout Essex. Our client is recruiting for an experienced Residential Solicitor for their Residential Conveyancing team based in Croydon.

The successful candidate will be managing their own caseload of approximately 10 - 20 new instructions per month from the outset. self-motivated with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a strong department and have an active hand in the development and expansion of the team.

The prime role of a Fee Earner is to advise and assist clients in pursuit of their best interests and in comprehensive support and assistance to the Residential Property team.

The Role

• To generate fee income by taking responsibility for the conduct of conveyancing cases on behalf of clients.
• To assist other members of the firm on subjects of expertise.
• Advise and assist clients on legal matters relating to those areas of expertise in Conveyancing.
• Supervise secretarial and other support staff assigned to carry out support tasks in the Property Department.
• You will handle sales and purchases of leasehold, freehold, transfer of equity and new build property matters
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and with other professional contacts.
• Keep abreast of developments in the law in related subjects as necessary, taking responsibility for self-development and ensuring CPD is observed.
• To co-operate with other team members and other members of the firm and the legal community as a whole to further the maintenance of high quality professional service for clients and the community.
• To ensure firm’s procedures are followed when recording time and managing the billing process.

The Candidate Required qualifications, skills and experience

• A Minimum of 1 -3 years PQE in Residential Property environment. Our client will consider Licenced Conveyancers or Legal Executives
• You will possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood.
• Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Proactive thinker
• A willingness to be involved in marketing and business development

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays , plus Christmas closure
• Two well being days
• Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Friendly working office environment
• Hours Monday to Thursday 9am- 6.00pm Friday 9am -5.30pm although there is some flexibility with hours

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2360 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion