Residential Property Solicitor

Overview

Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Residential Property Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer/Legal Executive. Reporting to the Head of Conveyancing the successful candidate will have experience across the full spectrum of residential conveyancing, especially in Freehold, Leasehold, Sales, Purchases, Remortgages, Shared Ownership Schemes, Rights to Buy, Transfer of Equity and Lease extensions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are to manage and progress residential conveyancing matters in accordance with client and firm standards, including:

• Handling a caseload of residential property matters from instruction to completion
• Providing professional and competent legal advice in line with the SRA Code of Conduct
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
• Adhering to and meeting deadlines and targets
• Maintaining high standards of client care and communication

Requirements and Qualifications

• Qualified with residential property experience of at least 2 years (hybrid or remote working considered)
• Experience supervising others
• A minimum of 2 years PQE in the relevant area of law
• Strong IT skills
• Good client care skills and ability to provide professional and competent legal advice
• Effective business development skills with proven marketing strategies
• Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
• Up-to-date knowledge and skills in CPD, CQS and internal training expectations
• Proven experience of handling own caseload
• Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines
• Good drafting and writing skills, excellent communication and technical ability
• Case Management experience (desirable)

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