Residential Conveyancer
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Overview
A highly regarded and well-established law firm is looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join its Newark office. This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied caseload, deliver excellent client service, and work within a supportive and professional team environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to post-completion. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a proactive approach to generating and maintaining business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing transactions
* Generate new business and convert quotations into instructions
* Prepare and carry out property searches
* Liaise with clients, estate agents, and other parties involved in the process
* Produce standard contract documentation
* Identify and follow up on cross-selling opportunities for other legal services
* Handle enquiries, exchanges, completions, and all post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Companies House filings
* Maintain accurate records and comply with case management workflows and quality standards
* Keep up to date with changes in conveyancing law and best practice
* Meet agreed fee income targets and objectives
Person Specification
Essential
* Experienced Conveyancer with a proven track record in residential property transactions
* Strong understanding of the conveyancing process, Money Laundering Regulations, and Solicitors Accounts Rules
* Confident managing a busy caseload independently
* IT literate with experience using case management systems
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities
* Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
Desirable
* Legal Executive or Solicitor qualification
* Experience using Visual Files and/or SOS Connect case management software
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Staff discounts on legal services
* Income protection
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme