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Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

40000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor with 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience managing a residential property caseload from inception to completion
  • 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 finding 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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