Residential Conveyancer

Southport – £30,000 - £45,000

Residential Conveyancer
 
Solicitor / Legal Executive / CILEx / FILEx / Licensed Conveyancer
 
Location: Southport/Hybrid
 
About the Role:
The company is seeking a skilled and experienced Residential Conveyancing Caseload Manager to join its team in Southport. This hybrid role offers flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work. As a Residential Conveyancing Caseload Manager, the successful candidate will be instrumental in overseeing a diverse volume of residential property transactions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and exceptional client service within the conveyancing department.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Provides effective line management and development for assistant or shared assistant resources to ensure efficient caseload management in residential conveyancing.
• Identifies and nurtures the potential of team members, facilitating their growth in experience, knowledge, and skills within the context of residential property transactions.
• Collaborates with the Team Leader to optimize resource allocation and enhance departmental flexibility in residential conveyancing matters.

 
Client Management:

• Cultivates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients involved in residential property transactions.
• Enhances client service standards specific to residential conveyancing and instills a culture of total client care within the department.
• Monitors and reviews the team's delivery of client service in residential conveyancing, providing regular feedback for improvement.

 
Technical Responsibilities:

• Manages a diverse range of residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, shared ownership, and limited company transactions.
• Ensures compliance with the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), firm policies, relevant legislation, and quality standards specifically tailored to residential conveyancing.
• Stays updated on relevant legislation and practices in residential conveyancing through ongoing training and professional development.
• Delegates tasks effectively to the team support in the context of residential property transactions.

 
Knowledge & Experience:

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of residential conveyancing services within the company.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to navigate interactions at all levels and mitigate conflicts, particularly in the context of residential property transactions.
• Communicates technical matters related to residential conveyancing clearly to non-technical users, both verbally and in writing.
• Shows dedication to client-focused service delivery in residential conveyancing.
• Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management systems relevant to residential conveyancing.
• Holds a minimum of 5 years' experience managing diverse caseloads in residential conveyancing from instructions to completion and registration.
• Has a working knowledge of CQS Protocol, UKFML, and BSA Handbooks as they pertain to residential conveyancing.

 
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid)
 
In return for their contributions, the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If candidates are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the team, they should submit their CV to Lois@douglas-scott.co.uk and I will give you a call to discuss!