Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor/CILEx) - Kingswood
We are recruiting *a full-time Conveyancing Solicitor or CILEx *to join our *Residential Conveyancing team *in *Kingswood.*
_We may be able to offer the role at our Gloucester Road or Bedminster offices if preferred._
As a Residential Conveyancer, you will deal with a range of residential property transactions, including:
* Sales and purchases
* Transfers
* Remortgages
We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a ‘high volume’ business model.
Our Residential Conveyancing department is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices, and is highly rated on Google and Review Solicitors. The team is well-connected with local estate agents, so we are looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities.
The role
*Fee-earning work*
* Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes.
* Maintaining file checklists.
* Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing the source of funds evidence for AML.
* Assessing the quality of work undertaken.
* Issuing client care letters.
* Drafting or considering contract packages.
* Raising enquiries.
* Submitting appropriate searches.
* Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.
* Acting for mortgage lenders.
* Conducting exchanges of contracts.
* Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions.
* Completing matters on schedule.
* Advising clients as to the progress of matters and costs.
* Maintaining adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.
* Checking all draft documents.
* Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters.
* Participation in marketing activities, whether on a firm-wide, departmental or office basis.
*Accounts procedures*
* Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills.
* Obtaining payment on account from clients.
* Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures.
* Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers.
* Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation.
* Counting money received from clients as payments in.
* Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account.
* Referring amendments to cheques and bills to Partners for approval and dealing with the related formalities.
About us
Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.
We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance.
At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.
We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.
The ideal candidate
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
* Have a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ).
* Previous experience, ideally in the Bristol property market.
* IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes.
* Exercise high standards of client care.
* Enthusiastic about marketing and business development, in particular, social media and networking.
Location and working hours
* Full-time (office hours are 9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday).
* Part-time applicants considered.
* This role is based at our Kingswood office, although there is flexibility to work at our Bishopston (Gloucester Road) or Bedminster offices.
* You will have the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation.
Belonging at Barcan and Kirby
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.
_If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing recruitment@barcankirby.co.uk._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person