Since Bartletts Solicitors was established in 1860 we have prided ourselves on providing a range of quality legal services for all our clients.
We are excited to offer and opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at our Hoole office in Chester city Centre as a Trainee Solicitor with a view to specialising in Residential Conveyancing. You will be assisting senior fee earners on residential property matters while completing your training contract and progressing towards your qualification.
Key tasks include:
* Providing quotations.
* File creation on our case management system.
* Generation of suitable client care correspondence.
* Advising clients of any incurred cost, such as stamp duty and legal fees.
* Dealing with other parties involved with the transaction.
* Conducting 'searches.
* Drafting contracts.
* Liaising with mortgage lenders.
* Preparing transfer documents including, where appropriate, leases and mortgages.
* Preparing financial statements.
* Conducting 'searches'.
* Completion of SDLT/LTT forms.
* Preparing transfer documents including, where appropriate, leases and mortgages.
* Dealing with post completion requirements.
* Generally, assist in all aspects of conveyancing.
Experience and Personal Qualities
* The main qualifications for this position are experience of residential conveyancing work
* The jobholder must display a pleasant, but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients. Tact and resilience are essential qualities;
* An effective communicator, both orally and in writing;
* Personally efficient and well organised, with good control of diary systems and competent in the firm's computer systems, and
* A good timekeeper, trustworthy and honest.
Essential training requirements
* Background to conveyancing
* Completed or currently completing the LPC or SQE route (or equivalent)
* IT
Office: 31 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NF
Office Hours: 9:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday to Friday
Duration: Full Time – part time considered.
Holidays: From 20 days per annum, pro rata, January to December inclusive, in addition to usual bank/public holidays
We offer a competitive salary and a pension scheme (with a 6.5% employer pension contribution and death in service cover) after 12 months completed service and free on-site parking.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person