We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join our client's property team on a hybrid working basis, alongside an assistant. The successful applicant will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, forward‑thinking firm and to deliver excellent client service while developing professionally.
Hybrid working, Salford/Greater Bolton Area
Salary up to £45,000
Key responsibilities:
Progress a personal caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity; ensure matters progress in line with agreed timescales and client expectations.
Prepare, review and draft transactional documentation such as contracts, transfers, priority documentation, replies to pre‑contract enquiries and requisitions on title; ensure accuracy and compliance with lender and firm requirements.
Conduct comprehensive title and file reviews, identify and address title defects, leasehold issues and other risks; refer or escalate complex matters to senior colleagues when necessary.
Liaise proactively with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, other firms and third parties to obtain information, chase outstanding actions and co‑ordinate transactions to completion.
Maintain accurate file records on the case management system, ensure thorough file notes and document management, assist with time recording and billing information and prepare completion statements as required.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm, support junior team members where appropriate and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and service delivery.
Key skills and experience:
Proven experience as a residential conveyancer, fee earner, senior paralegal or qualified solicitor handling a broad range of residential property transactions within a law firm or conveyancing practice.
Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing including searches, title and leasehold issues, mortgage documentation, SDLT and completion accounting.
Excellent drafting and document review skills with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work within deadlines.
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and meet client and lender timescales while working in a hybrid pattern.
Mallory Pryce is a specialist recruitment firm for professional and commercial services. We have successfully placed candidates into permanent and contract roles within a broad range of disciplines across the UK.
At Mallory Pryce, we take care to understand our clients and our candidates, to match talented professionals with long term opportunities, that bolster business and professional growth.
We pride ourselves on robust and efficient processes that ensure positive and productive experiences for both our candidates and clients. Our network has expanded over the last 6 years since establishing the Mallory Pryce team and also following the director's successful career in recruitment spanning 15 years.
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