Residential Conveyancer – Boston, 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
* Income protection
* Life assurance at 3× salary
* Salary exchange pension scheme
* 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, the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and be committed to providing excellent client care and satisfaction.
Key Duties
* Pick up and develop a full caseload of residential conveyancing
* Generate new work and convert quotations
* Prepare and undertake necessary searches
* Client liaison and keep estate agents updated
* Produce standard contract documentation
* Cross‑refer clients to other departments within Chattertons
* Deal with all enquiries, including exchange, completion, post‑completion correspondence (Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House, etc.)
Additional Responsibilities
* Generate new work and provide ongoing service to existing clients
* Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross‑referrals across all offices and areas of the business
* Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
* 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
* Maintain 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 of Work
09:00 – 17:15 hrs, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location
Boston
Salary
Depending on experience
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
* Excellent communication skills
* Essential to work as part of a team
Competencies
* 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
Application
Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: hr@chattertons.com
Equal Opportunities
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
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