Overview

Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner (5 Years + PQE) - South Elmsall. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Fee earner (5 Years + PQE) to join our growing business at our South Elmsall Office.

We are seeking a qualified individual to undertake fee-earning work, guide and assist junior colleagues, and promote the image and ethos of the firm while adhering to agreed practice and procedure.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with 5 years+ PQE
• Commitment to the ethos, values and strategy of the firm
• A confident and reliable individual, who is ambitious, forward thinking, and flexible
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive “can do” attitude
• Professional dress and demeanour
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, work hard and take initiative
• Extremely organised, ability to self-manage and prioritise own workload
• Can work harmoniously within a large target driven team
• Good written and verbal communication
• Computer and word processing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word
• Interest in business development projects with excellent relationship building skills

Role

The prime role is to undertake fee-earning work, guide and assist junior colleagues, to encourage and promote the image and ethos of the firm and to adhere to agreed practice and procedure as determined.

Main Responsibilities

• To join a busy, friendly team managing a full and varied caseload including both freehold and leasehold, sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, right to buys and shared ownership schemes from start to finish.
• To deal with client work as allocated by the Partner in charge of the team in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual.
• To ensure all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress.
• To exercise high standards of client care at all times in a professional and pleasant manner.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and information.
• To carry out research, support, and investigation in relevant aspects of the law.
• To comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the rules on Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
• To ensure good working relationships with external institutes and organisations.
• As requested, to support, develop and supervise immediate support staff.
• To take responsibility for and attend training and self-development requirements.
• In liaison with the Partners/Directors to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image.
• To undertake any reasonable task as requested.

Specific Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of a wide variety of cases.
• Experience of running own caseload and being able to pick up cases partway through.
• Conduct of matters on behalf of clients.
• Work as part of the team.

Additional Duties

• To assist where required in marketing the firm’s client services.

Our Offer

• Work life balance.
• Hybrid working available after a training period.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• 2 x ½ days off for Life Admin Days.
• Health Scheme.
• 2 x Non-Contractual Bonuses per year.
• Christmas party get togethers.

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience