We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join our residential property team. The successful candidate will manage and progress a personal caseload of residential conveyancing matters, delivering high‑quality casework, excellent client care and effective technical support. This role offers an opportunity for a skilled conveyancer to develop their career within a modern, supportive law firm and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of transactions.
Key responsibilities:
Progress a personal caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction to completion, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold enfranchisement, ensuring momentum and meeting agreed timescales.
Prepare, review and draft transaction documentation such as contracts, transfer deeds, priority documentation, replies to pre‑contract enquiries and requisitions on title; ensure accuracy and compliance with lender and firm requirements.
Conduct detailed title and file reviews, identify and resolve title issues and defective documentation, and escalate complex or unusual matters to senior colleagues where appropriate.
Manage searches, priority dates, mortgage conditions and post‑completion formalities; prepare and check completion financials, handle client monies in accordance with practice rules and liaise with accounts to ensure funds are received, reconciled and transferred correctly.
Maintain accurate file records on the case management system, ensure time recording and task lists are up to date and assist with the preparation of billing information and completion statements.
