Residential Conveyancer

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join a well-established St Albans law firm, committed to providing exceptional legal services to clients.

Their team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of service in a friendly, supportive and almost paperless environment.

We are looking for a fully qualified candidate with a minimum of 3 years experience in Residential Conveyancing.

This busy position will require the post holder to manage at least 70 files at a time and work from initial instruction to work to exchange and completion. The role will be supported by a Property Paralegal. You will be case management driven and have good client facing skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary: GBP35-50k
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9-6pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension, free parking, company events

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to handle a caseload of property transactions independently and efficiently
• Manage a high workload (around 70 open matters and around 25 exchange and completions per month)
• Provide expert advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Proactively managing timelines and achieving deadlines
• Drafting official contracts on behalf of clients
• Ensuring post completion is carried out accurately as well as handling client billing
• Working closely with agents and other solicitors
• Supporting and developing junior team members

What the employer is looking for:

• Strong background in conveyancing with demonstrable experience of managing your own caseload
• Be a licensed Conveyancer/Solicitor
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience
• Good knowledge of residential conveyancing on both leasehold and freehold
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to keep clients regularly updated, providing excellent service throughout
• Be detail oriented and committed to delivering exceptional client care
• Have a proactive approach and the ability to work well under pressure