Experienced Conveyancer

London – £30,000 - £35,000

My client, well-established firm based in central London, is currently looking for an experienced conveyancer to join their successful team . You’ll work alongside highly experienced solicitors who are experts in their field.
 
The Role
This role is ideal for someone who has experience managing a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and new build transactions. You’ll manage a varied residential property caseload, dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction using the industry’s leading case management system.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, monitoring and delivering fully against personal targets
• Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines
• Proactively and efficiently manage transactions, whilst managing Client expectation
• Responsible for files from opening through to completion, ensuring that all files are maintained in good order in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and following regulatory and statutory requirements
• Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases, recording the advice and representing the best interests of the client in the transaction
• Taking instructions from clients and drafting the necessary legal documents and contracts for each case
• Proactively deal with the other side solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, clients and local authorities
• Deal with complex enquiries, researching previous cases and relevant laws to provide accurate advice
• Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk
• Comply at all times with the Solicitors Regulation Authorities Rules
• Ensure that all files are billed correctly with the appropriate fees and on completion, funds are sent to the correct place
• Provide supervision, support and coaching to Paralegals
• Optimise the client experience through the use of our conveyancing systems and technology
• Provide an exceptional service both to the client but also to introducers and third parties
• Develop a culture of teamwork and high performance with a strong focus on customer care.

 
What you’ll need

• At least 3 years of experience managing a residential property portfolio of cases from start to finish
• Experience in New Build and Shared Ownership essential
• Thorough understanding of various property laws
• Commercial awareness, keeping up to date with business and industry news
• Resilience with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, and an analytical approach to come to the best legal solutions.
• Attention to detail, extremely accurate in research and the drafting of documents.
• Enthusiasm for delivering a high level of customer service
• Enthusiastic team player and natural self-starter able to work independently
• Ability to be flexible and empathetic to deliver client needs

 
This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday.