Job Description: Residential property fee earner
Location: Midsomer Norton
Salary: Up to £55K DOE and qualifications
Hybrid working: 2 days from home
We are seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to manage a caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion. The successful candidate will provide clear, practical advice to clients and deliver a high standard of service in accordance with UK conveyancing law and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
* Handle sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
* Prepare and review contracts, title documentation and completion statements.
* Conduct title checks, review searches and deal with enquiries.
* Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors.
* Ensure compliance with UK conveyancing law, lender requirements, SRA rules and AML regulations.
* Maintain accurate file records and provide clear, timely client communication
Experience required
* Ideally a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) or Licensed Conveyancer (CLC).
* Candidates who are not qualified but can demonstrate strong fee-earning experience in residential property will also be considered.
* Proven ability to manage a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
* Solid knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions and the conveyancing process.
* Confident working to deadlines with minimal supervision