Residential Property Solicitor

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Frome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Residential Property Solicitor

Permanent

Full-Time

Salary dependent on Experience

Frome

We are assisting our client in recruiting an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their Frome office. The primary aim of this role is to undertake property services for clients in residential property. The ideal candidate will have Commercial experience; however, this is not essential.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Taking instructions from clients and advising clients.
2. Communicating with clients in person, on the telephone, and by letter.
3. Communicating with third parties on behalf of clients and negotiating with a third party's Solicitors on behalf of Clients.
4. Advising clients with regard to costs, preparing accounts, and accounting to clients from time to time.
5. Drafting and approving documents.
6. Dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances.
7. Selecting and instructing independent experts to provide advice on behalf of clients.
8. Assisting colleagues and support staff.
9. Using the computer to open and close files, input time, and generally work within Partners for Windows and other computer programmes as necessary.
10. Completing all administrative forms as shall be required from time to time.
11. Keeping in contact with local Estate Agents and other referrers of work.
12. Marketing the services of the residential property department specifically and the firm generally.

Skill Requirements:

1. Knowledge of relevant law.
2. Ability to communicate with all types of clients and to provide succinct and understandable advice to those clients.
3. Familiarity with case management.
4. Drafting skills and ability to negotiate.
5. Ability to research law and present results to other fee earners and clients.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Previous experience of working in a Residential Conveyancing department.
2. Minimum of 5 years PQE.
3. Good academic results.
4. Experience in Commercial is an advantage.

Benefits:

1. 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

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