Job Description
A well-established Lexcel and CQS accredited law firm is seeking to recruit a qualified Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to join its national residential property team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to manage their own caseload within a supportive and reputable firm.
About the Candidate
* Qualified Solicitor, ILEX, or CLC with 2+ years’ PQE
* Strong experience handling sales, purchases, remortgages, shared ownership leases, lease variations, new build purchases, Help to Buy matters, and related transactions
* Confident managing and progressing their own caseload from the outset
* Experience handling residential property caseloads
* Good knowledge of the local area preferred
Key Responsibilities
* Managing conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to post-completion
* Handling residential sales and purchases
* Managing remortgage and equity release transactions
* Checking titles for freehold and leasehold properties
* Dealing with transfers of equity and matrimonial transfers
* Supporting and assisting with training conveyancing assistants within the department
* Developing client contacts within the local area
* Referring clients to other departments where appropriate
Additional Duties
* Providing cover for other firm offices when required
* Maintaining professional and courteous working relationships with partners and colleagues
* Complying with firm performance standards, policies, and procedures
* Carrying out work with a high level of competence, care, and professionalism