Trainee Conveyancer in London

The role involves the following main responsibilities:

• Issuing of plot sale paperwork to include relevant contract/assurance required to deal with plot reservation.
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries.
• Processing exchange of contracts.
• Preparation of relevant completion statements.
• Completion procedures.
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions on title.
• Registration procedures.
• Preparing documentation dealing with exchange/completion of part exchange/chain break property.
• Online SDLT returns.
• Use of Land Registry online.
• Procurement of conveyancing searches.
• Dealing with incoming phone calls.
• Opening of paper files and inception on the Accounts System and DPS.
• Closing of paper files to include investigation of outstanding balances.
• Dead file requests.
• Preparation of indents for accounts completion packs.
• Use of Elite to include preparation of bills.
• Use of the DPS system or any replacement system the firm may install.
• Use of Word/Excel for production of spreadsheets and reports.

General responsibilities include:

• Providing a quality and accurate service to clients.
• Establishing and managing clients’ expectations.
• Required attendance at Team Briefings.
• Willingness to participate in training/self-development/the obtaining of relevant qualifications.
• Attending courses/seminars when required and outside of office hours if necessary.
• Managing own caseload without administrative support (where any support is absent or seconded to others).
• Participating in a “buddy” system to provide cover for absent colleagues.
• Being IT literate and following the Firm’s policy in this request at all times.

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. We support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses from offices across the UK and Brussels. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities. We commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive.