Solicitor - Residential Property

Harrison Drury & Co; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Drury, a prominent law firm, seeks a qualified solicitor to join its Residential Property Team in Lytham. The ideal candidate will have a passion for residential property with at least 2 years PQE, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in managing a varied caseload. The role includes working autonomously and delivering outstanding service to clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property.
• Ability to run own caseload.
• Proven effective management of matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a busy caseload of a wide range of property transactions.
• Liaise with and provide support to other service line teams.
• Meet client expectations through timely acknowledgment and progression of calls and queries.

Skills

Communication

Gestion du temps

Organisation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Tools

SOS case management system

Job description

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Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

The Residential Property Team are looking to recruit a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE who has a real passion for residential property to join the busy team in Lytham. Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver an outstanding client service as this role involves regular contact with clients and agents.

The successful candidate will provide clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation. The role involves operating a Case Management System and so good IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate with keen attention to detail and who is confident working autonomously within a challenging commercial environment.

The core purpose of the role is to undertake fee earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department, to provide support and assistance to the department and to ensure the development of the firm in line with the business plan.

The Role

• To effectively handle a busy caseload of a wide range of property transactions including purchases, sales and re-mortgages of freehold and leasehold properties
• To liaise with and provide support to other service line teams
• Development of client relationships both within the residential team and referring work internally to other service lines
• To meet client expectations through timely acknowledgement of and progression of client calls and queries
• To assist with BD and marketing activities
• To provide support to solicitors as required
• To understand and contribute to the team’s objectives
  
  

Skills And Experience

• 2+ years PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property
• Good organisational / Communication and time management skills and time
• Ability to run own caseload
• Proven effective management of matters
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of SOS case management system
  
  

Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families from our offices across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester and Merseyside.

Offices in Preston, Clitheroe, Garstang, Kendal, Lancaster, Lytham, Manchester and Southport.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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