Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Our agency is closely working with a full-service, top 50 UK law firm to help them source a Residential Property / Residential Conveyancing Solicitor for their reputable team in central London. The Legal 500 has ranked this firm Tier 2 for their Residential Property London team.

The Role:

• Dealing with all aspects of residential transactions (Leasehold and Freehold transactions).
• Undertaking due diligence, preparing reports on title, dealing with elements of the contract and/or supplemental documents.
• Dealing with property aspects for financing transactions and certificates or disclosure of title.
• Management of own files (subject to supervision as necessary).
• Assisting more senior fee earners on larger transactions.
• Responsibility for participating in business development and client relationship management activities.
• Assisting and mentoring more junior members of the team including Trainees and Paralegals.
• Co-ordinating all aspects of the conveyancing sales process from end to end, delivering in line with client expectations and deadlines.
• Dealing directly with solicitor and client enquiries, along with any internal enquiries.
• Ensuring that up-to-date client matter schedules are maintained for both internal and external use.
• Contributing where possible to the effectiveness of team workflow, including attending departmental and other appropriate briefings to assess current and future needs.

Requirements:

• Proven post UK & Wales qualification experience within a high performing Residential Conveyancing department.
• Experience of working effectively under pressure to deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Pro-active and conscientious approach to work.
• Strong ability to communicate with clients and other contacts in a helpful, confidential and efficient way.
• Experience of time recording using Elite or a similar system.
• Experience of using Filesite or a similar document management system.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual holiday
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Introductory Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Christine Rodgers-Wendels for a confidential discussion on your career.

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*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful