Experienced Residential Conveyancer - Sleaford, Lincolnshire

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees and wealth management fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 x salary
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme option
• Employee Assistance Programme

The role

The role will involve undertaking domestic and other conveyancing work. The successful candidate should have experience of handling a full caseload of residential conveyancing, have the ability to handle pressure and work to tight deadlines. They will be committed to providing excellent client care and satisfaction. They will be a highly structured individual who has a clear understanding of the Residential Conveyancing process and will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Picking up and developing a full caseload of Residential Conveyancing
• Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations
• Preparing and undertaking necessary searches
• Client liaison
• Ensuring that Estate Agents are regularly updated and work to build good relations with local agents
• Production of standard contract documentation
• Seek opportunities to cross refer clients to other departments within Chattertons
• Dealing with all enquiries
• Dealing with exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities (this will include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and ensuring that all balances are clear before the file is closed)

Key duties and responsibilities

• To generate new work and provide an ongoing service to existing clients
• Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business
• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
• Use the Company systems properly and follow workflows within the case management system
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company's quality and risk procedures

Hours and location

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location: Sleaford
Salary: Depending on Experience

Person specification

Qualifications

• Experienced Conveyancer.
• Previous experience of SOS Connect.
• Legal Executive or Solicitor.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems.
• Previous experience of managing a busy residential caseload.

Skills

• Ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules.
• IT literate.
• Essential to be able to work as part of a team.
• Desire to provide a high quality service.
• Ability to multi task, maintain accuracy, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and numeracy skills.
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Attributes

• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines.
• High level of integrity and empathy.
• Team player.
• Sense of humour.
• Willing to be flexible to meeting the needs and demands of the Company.

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