Conveyancing Fee Earner (Residential)

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Appoint Consulting is proud to be working with a well-established, forward-thinking legal firm to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner (Residential) to join their team.

Purpose of the Conveyancing Fee Earner (Residential) role:

To provide cost-effective legal support to the partner and other fee earners in the team in the work of the Department.

Key duties and responsibilities for the Conveyancing Fee Earner (Residential):

· Handling own caseload of files from instruction, to issuing proceedings and enforcement and under the supervision of a more senior fee earner

· Prepare and review legal documents related to property transactions

· Conduct title searches

· Provide advice and guidance to clients regarding property laws & regulations

· Undertake certain elements of fee-earning work under supervision

· Completion of client questionnaires

· Drafting of petition/court documentation

· Attendance at routine meetings

· General administrative tasks, including monthly reporting on cases for client purposes and invoicing of files.

· Deputise for fee earners in their absence if necessary, passing urgent issues to another senior fee earner for guidance (if a small team)

· Use the firm’s IT solutions to implement, manage, and maintain own diary system to ensure the efficient progress of own caseload

· Seek assistance whenever appropriate from Partner/colleagues in respect of unusual or difficult problems/issues arising in any cases

· Contribute towards your own self-development and attend training arranged for you

· Provide support to other fee earners as required

· Report immediately to the Partner on any issue/complaint re: professional conduct and/or client dissatisfaction and/or potential negligence or negative cost implications for the firm

· Promote good relations with other members of staff and facilitate teamwork

Requirements for the Conveyancing Fee Earner (Residential):

· Experience within a similar role

· Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines

· In-depth knowledge of property laws and regulations

· Great attention to detail and communication skills are required

· Proficient in using conveyancing software and other relevant tools

· Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field (preferred)

Benefits for the Perfect Conveyancing Fee Earner (Residential):

· Additional leave

· Bereavement leave

· Company events

· Company pension

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free flu jabs

· Free or subsidised travel

· Free parking

· On-site parking

· Work from home

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.

If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person