Residential and Commercial Conveyancer

Residential and Commercial Conveyancer | Burgess Hill, Sussex | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, preferably office-based | £43,000 – £48,000 per annum

Our client is a small, friendly law firm located in the heart of Sussex, in Burgess Hill, dedicated to offering a welcoming and approachable service. They are currently looking for an experienced Residential and Commercial Conveyancer to join their team in Burgess Hill.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Have a strong understanding of various areas of work, including but not limited to:
• Standard residential freehold and leasehold purchases and sales
• Remortgages, transfers of equity, lifetime mortgages, and lease extensions
• Lease renewals, assignments of leases, and surrender of leases
• Sales/purchases of small businesses and associated Company House registrations
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff members, clients, and other professionals
• Capable of working under pressure and delegating tasks appropriately
• Willing to enhance skills and knowledge
• Eager to assist colleagues and adapt working methods when necessary
• Familiar with practice management software and proficient in using the system fully

What will your role look like?

• To conduct the day to day management of Client's matters
• To represent and promote the Firm where appropriate
• To advise clients and to have day to day conduct and control of all aspects of Client matters:
• Respond promptly to client phone calls and emails
• Keep files up-to-date, organised, and compliant
• Keep clients informed about progress and ensure matters are handled appropriately
• Continuously maintain and expand knowledge in relevant areas of expertise
• Ensure all procedures relevant to each case are followed and complied with
• Take responsibility for resolving any issues that arise in relation to the work undertaken
• Be aware of responsibilities for maintaining CQS accreditation, compliance, and the renewal process
• Be familiar with and able to use Lender Panel, LMS, and other conveyancing-related panel memberships
• Be familiar with and use SDLT and other HMRC conveyancing portals
• Be familiar with and use Land Registry Portals
• Be familiar with and use online search portals
• Support and help develop the skills of other staff members
• Contribute to the overall development of the practice
• Undertake other tasks as required in a small practice

What can you expect in return?

• Pension via NEST
• Holiday entitlement 20 – 25 days plus bank holidays and Christmas (they generally close from 23rd Dec – 2 Jan subject how dates fall)

Interview Process

Candidates selected for shortlisting will be invited for in-person interviews.

What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you!

Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.

JBRP1_UKTJ