Our well-regarded Residential Property team is expanding This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking for a full-time role in Residential Conveyancing. This job involves providing secretarial and administrative support to our highly rated team of Residential Property experts, working alongside enthusiastic and driven administrative colleagues.
* Salary – market rate dependent upon experience.
* Full time permanent role.
* Monday to Friday.
* You would be working in person at our offices on Sansome Walk, Worcester.
What should I know about SME Solicitors?
* We're dedicated to providing top-quality services to individuals, families and businesses.
* As an independently owned and financed firm, we're acting in our clients' best interests.
* Based in Worcester since 1840, we have a long and established history as part of the local community.
* Highly accredited in several specialist areas, we've put the work in to provide better value and experience for our clients.
* We provide ongoing support to several local charities, such as Redgate Sports and Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.
* We are proud of our fantastic team, with whom we share a commitment to excellence.
What would I be doing day-to-day?
* Opening and preparing files to be worked on, then closing them when the case has finished.
* Onboarding clients and completing any necessary due diligence checks
* Audio and copy typing letters and other documents, as well as printing and photocopying
* Handling and making telephone calls and taking messages as appropriate
* Attending to clients when they have a query or need further assistance
* Maintaining diaries and ensuring that the team is organised
* Processing accounts procedures on conveyancing transactions
* Dealing with Land Registry applications and requisitions
* Dealing with search providers and any other third parties. This includes the system and services that are used in the course of dealing with a matter
* Completing Land Registry documentation and SDLT forms
* Completion of registration
What would help me to thrive in this role?
You would need...
* Experience within the field of Residential Conveyancing.
* Computer literacy and audio typing.
* Good communication skills and telephone matter.
* A personable, self-organised and motivated mindset.
Ideally, you would also benefit from having…
* Secretarial experience in property departments.
* Experience of completing property-related documents and applications.
* An understanding of the conveyancing process.
Who would I be working with?
Our Residential Property team is well-regarded across Worcestershire and facilitated over 300 house moves in 2024.
There are truly some fantastic members of our growing team. For example, Liz Stirk (Head of Residential Property) was nominated as the Worcestershire Law Society's Legal Executive of the Year 2024. Recently we have taken on new fee earning and support staff to enhance the level of service that we can provide to our clients. Many of our team members are also undertaking qualifications ranging from Paralegal courses to CILEX.
Our Residential Property team is driven and enthusiastic, with an often busy but fulfilling workload that is shared amongst its members. The team prides itself on being collaborative, providing support for one another and being able to answer questions on any of the many matters that they are handling.
What would we discuss during an interview?
* Your previous experience in employment and how it would help you in this role.
* Your professional experience, accomplishments, training and client interactions.
* Your ability to cope with a full workload and demanding situations.
* Any other areas of interest within the job, as well as your goals going forward.
What are the benefits of a career at SME Solicitors?
* Flexibility: Work within a supportive and adaptable environment with flexibility to suit your work-life balance.
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing provision with Mental Health and Emergency First Aiders on site. We also contribute towards sight tests and cost of glasses.
* Parking and location: Free, convenient parking at our city centre premises, including at weekends.
* Discounts: Discounts on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Residential Conveyancing of a primary residence.
* Professional development: Professional development coaching, including CPD training, additional qualifications and apprenticeships.
* Holiday: Holiday entitlement includes birthday as holiday and extended Christmas break. Entitlement increases with length of service.
* Social events: Payday breakfast, staff socials and invitations to networking events. We also run seasonal events, such as our Christmas meal.
* Charity and community: Commitment to charitable initiatives supporting our charity of the year. We also offer one paid day for charity work each year.
* Pension and protection: Pension provision with auto-enrolment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person