Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Fee Earner in Northallerton

We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our team and manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to legal completion. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion • Handle all aspects of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity • Progress matters efficiently and accurately, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept regularly informed • Provide clear and practical advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process • Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, other solicitors and third parties • Prepare and review legal documentation and ensure all necessary searches, enquiries and checks are completed • Manage exchange and completion processes and deal with post-completion requirements • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and case records using the firm's case management system • Maintain high standards of client care, professionalism and confidentiality • Work towards agreed billing, time recording, aged debt and other performance targets • Take responsibility for credit control on your own matters, with support from the Accounts team • Ensure compliance with relevant professional regulations, procedures and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) where applicable • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and professional contacts • Contribute to business development and marketing activities where appropriate • Keep up to date with changes in conveyancing practice and relevant legislation through ongoing training and professional development • Supervise and support a Conveyancing Assistant, providing guidance on workload, performance and development • Participate positively in team and departmental meetings • Contribute to a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment Skills & Experience • Previous experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload • Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion • Experience dealing with sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity • Excellent client care and communication skills • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy • Excellent organisational and time-management skills • The ability to manage your own caseload and prioritise competing deadlines • A professional, proactive and client-focused approach • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office • Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous • The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly