Residential Conveyancing Solicitor in Ashford

Location: Ashford, Middlesex
Job type: Full-time (35 hours)
Experience: 4+ years’ PQE

The Company

Owen White Catlin LLP is an established firm of solicitors with offices in South West London, Middlesex and Surrey. We believe what makes us stand out from the rest of our peers is our commitment to quality, customer service and ensuring we recruit the best people. We take great pride in our personal service and the accessibility of our lawyers.

Our office hours are 9am to 5pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch break (35 hours a week).

The Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Role

We are looking for a high calibre Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with a minimum of 4 year’s PQE. The ideal candidatewill be confidentmanaging a complex caseload and have excellent client care and communication skills across all levels.

The role requires sound technical expertise across all aspects of Conveyancing and the undertaking of fee earning work across predominantly residential (both freehold and leasehold) matters, with some limited exposure to commercial property work. A firm but fair approach to advising clients is essential, as well as the ability to work independently and as a member of the office team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a range of property matters from initial instruction through to matter conclusion
• Providing cost estimates to new clients
• Opening files and progressing matters in line with the firm and SRA’s procedures
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, commercial agents, mortgage lenders and Solicitors by telephone, post, e-mail or in person, as necessary, at every stage of the transaction
• Undertaking any additional relevant tasks including dealing with pre-exchange of contract work, title reports, searches, raising enquiries etc.
• Managing post-exchange work and registrations, including completion statements
• Contributing to business development activity and networking events on behalf of the firm
• Providing support to colleagues in the Property department, as required

The Ideal Residential Conveyancing Solicitor:

As a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor it is essential you can demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Competence in Microsoft Office products and accounting software programmes
• Calm, confident and personable, with a professional telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

It is also desirable you can demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Proclaim

The Benefits

In return for your commitment we offer you;

• A firm with a great reputation
• Opportunities to join the firms Private Medical Scheme
• Training and development opportunities

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.