Job Description

Job Title:

Conveyancing Fee Earner

Job Description:

As a Conveyancing Fee
Earner, you will manage a caseload of residential and/or commercial
property transactions from instruction through to completion. You will
provide expert legal advice to clients, ensuring smooth and efficient
processing of conveyancing matters while maintaining high professional
standards and delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage a Caseload: Handle a varied
  caseload of residential and/or commercial conveyancing matters,
  including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the
  primary point of contact for clients, providing clear, professional, and
  timely legal advice and updates.
• Case Management: Oversee the entire
  conveyancing process from initial instruction to completion, including
  managing deadlines, preparing and reviewing legal documents, and
  liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other
  stakeholders.
• Legal Documentation: Draft, review,
  and amend legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and land
  registry applications.
• Due Diligence: Conduct property searches, verify legal ownership, and check for any legal issues or potential risks.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve legal issues and disputes that may arise during the conveyancing process.
• Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and client files.
• Billing: Prepare invoices and manage billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment for services rendered.

Requirements

• Qualifications: A relevant legal
  qualification such as a CILEx qualification, Solicitor or Licensed
  Conveyancer status, or significant equivalent experience in
  conveyancing.
• Experience: Proven experience in
  managing a diverse caseload of conveyancing matters, with a strong
  understanding of the conveyancing process and legal requirements.
• Skills: Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a high volume of work efficiently.
• Communication: Strong verbal and
  written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal
  concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Client Service: A client-focused
  approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and
  building positive client relationships.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in using conveyancing software and standard office applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge: Familiarity with current conveyancing practices, legal updates, and industry best practices.
• Experience: Experience in a similar role within a reputable law firm or conveyancing practice.

Job Type:

Permanent