Property Lawyer - Residential Conveyancing
Location: Wirral
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, hybrid
An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join its busy Residential Conveyancing team based at their Wirral office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, CILEX Lawyer or equivalent professional to manage a varied caseload while playing a key role within a supportive and collaborative department.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Department, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of up to 100 residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion. You will also provide oversight and support to a Paralegal and Legal Assistant.
The caseload will primarily consist of:
- Freehold, leasehold and commonhold sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- Equity release matters
- You will be responsible for handling all aspects of the conveyancing process, including:
- Investigating title and reviewing legal documentation
- Raising and responding to enquiries
- Drafting reports on title
- Conducting searches
- Preparing completion statements and completion documentation
- Requesting mortgage funds
- Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents and third parties
- Managing transactions through to successful completion
- Assisting with post-completion matters where required
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision
- Deliver excellent client service throughout the transaction process
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with introducers and business partners
- Delegate and oversee work carried out by support staff
- Process client onboarding and compliance requirements
- Ensure files are maintained accurately using the firm's case management systems
- Support colleagues within the wider department as required
- Meet individual and team performance objectives
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- A qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, CILEX Lawyer or equivalent
- Experienced in managing residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish
- Confident handling both freehold and leasehold matters
- Skilled at building relationships with clients, brokers and introducers
- Comfortable managing your own workload and making sound decisions
- An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Highly organised and able to work effectively under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
Desirable:
- Experience using Proclaim case management software
- Previous experience developing referral relationships and generating business opportunities
What's on Offer?:
- Competitive salary package
- Quality residential conveyancing work
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop and progress your career
- Modern systems and processes
- Stable and growing firm with a strong reputation in the market
- Hybrid working
- On site parking
If you are an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for your next opportunity with a progressive and supportive firm, we would love to hear from you. Click to apply or contact Laura-Kate for more information on 07731525692/ [email protected]
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
