Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Residential Property Conveyancer

THE ROLE:
We are seeking to appoint a full time office based junior residential conveyancer to join a busy practice with an ever increasing residential property case load. You will manage a varied workload, encompassing the entire conveyancing process from initial instruction through to completion. You will be responsible for a comprehensive range of conveyancing services including sales, purchases, re-mortgage work, residential development and landlord and tenant related issues. You will be motivated to provide an exceptional client service.

In addition the responsibilities will include:
* File opening procedures to include AML and verification of client identity, source of funds checks and risk assessments
* Preparation of documents and property information forms
* Ordering property searches
* Attending to clients and taking instructions in person, by e-mail and by telephone
* Preparation of reports on title and certificates of title
* Managing the LMS portal and lender panel appointments
* Handling exchanges of contracts and completions of sales and purchases
* Assistance with marketing and development of the department
* Taking of new enquiries and follow up
* Conduct of casework and matters
* Preparation of completion statements and invoices
* Attending to post completion tasks including preparation and submission of SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
* Archiving of files and dealing with residual client balances
* Reporting to the head of department
* Preparation of periodic technical releases for internal and external use

The position is based in the Staffordshire office.

THE CANDIDATE:
You will be an ambitious and self-motivated Residential Conveyancer with a broad knowledge of handling residential property transactions. Strong technical skills in the relevant areas and the ability to work under pressure and independently, are a necessity.

You will have:
* 1-3 years pqe in this area of work either as a solicitor or licenced conveyancer although we may consider newly qualified conveyancers depending on the level of training received.

Salary will be assessed according to experience with a performance driven team bonus scheme, employers' contribution to a NEST pension scheme, 25 days holiday in addition to the office and statutory holidays and your practising fee paid.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.