We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join our residential property team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions, providing accurate, client‑focused legal work and ensuring timely progression to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable conveyancer who wishes to develop their practice within a modern, supportive law firm.
Manage a personal caseload of residential property matters from initial instruction to completion, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
Provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients on transaction steps, timescales, costs and risks, maintaining excellent client care throughout the matter.
Draft, review and exchange contracts, transfer deeds, priority documentation and other transaction paperwork, ensuring accuracy and compliance with lender and firm requirements.
Progress matters proactively by managing priority dates, searches and requisitions, mortgage conditions and post‑completion formalities; chase outstanding actions and escalate complex issues where appropriate.
Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, other firms and third parties to obtain information, resolve issues and coordinate completions.
Prepare completion financials, handle client monies in accordance with practice rules and work with accounts to ensure funds are received, reconciled and transferred accurately.
Maintain accurate matter records on the case management system, ensure time recording is up to date and assist with billing and completion statements.
