Job Description
Residential Conveyancer
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
An established and highly regarded law firm in Chorley is looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its thriving Property Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-focused professional to handle a varied caseload of residential property matters within a supportive, forward-thinking and client-focused environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality, efficient and personable legal services to clients across Lancashire and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
* Residential Conveyancer to manage a full and varied caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion, including sales, purchases, remortgages, new builds, shared ownerships and transfers of equity.
* Provide clear, practical and commercially sound legal advice to clients while maintaining the highest standards of client care and service delivery.
* Liaising effectively with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.
* Ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations, including those set by the SRA and the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).
* Accurately preparing and reviewing all legal documentation and maintaining up-to-date case records using the firm’s case management system.
* Contributing positively to the Property Department and supporting colleagues in maintaining a collaborative and efficient working environment.
About You
* You will be a qualified Residential Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive with proven experience in managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing files from start to finish.
* A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, capable of building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Confident in prioritising and managing multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
* Proactive, professional and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous professional development and delivering outstanding client service.
* Previous experience of using a case management system would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays and additional time off during the Christmas period.
* Pension scheme.
* Death in Service Benefit – up to 3 x gross salary.
* Company sick pay (subject to eligibility criteria).
* Enhanced maternity pay (subject to eligibility criteria).
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on role and departmental needs.
* Parking permit (subject to location and availability).
* Access to an online training portal offering regulatory and compliance training, CPD resources and a wide range of personal development materials.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected and progressive firm with a strong local reputation, modern working practices and a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth.
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