Residential Property Solicitor / Residential Conveyancer

We are looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor/Conveyancer to help grow our residential property department and support our existing Residential Property team.  

Key Responsibilities

As part of our Residential Property Team, the successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload supporting clients from inception of their property transaction to completion. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Taking instructions directly from clients/Associate/Director for sale and purchase files, transfers of title, new build purchases, voluntary registrations, discharge and remortgage work.
• Dealing with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors at every stage of the transaction from initial instructions through to post completion.
• Advising and keeping clients up to date with the progress of their transaction both via email and telephone contact.
• Preparing all forms of standard security for signature.
• Reviewing Searches and interpreting results.
• Noting Title on both registered and unregistered properties and reporting to client on terms.
• Preparing all conveyancing drafts.
• Raising observations both standard and considering search entries and preparing all Search, Title and Mortgage Reports to the client.
• Preparing Report on Title and ordering funds from Lender.
• Preparing completion statements and invoices in readiness for completion.
• Dealing with credit and debit balances and ledger reviews.
• Effective monitoring and scrutiny of files ensuring timescales are met and that paperwork is processed, filed, and kept up to date.
• Working under supervision if required (in respect of particularly complex and/or high value cases)

Required Skills:

• Relevant conveyancing qualification(s) or experience obtained in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of residential property processes and procedures and confidence in managing transactions.
• Efficient and well organised with excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle a varied caseload independently.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters to clients in a clear, empathetic manner.
• Adaptable and flexible with ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• A client-focused, approachable manner, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters professionally, and with the ability to integrate within the residential property team to share expertise and support.

Why Choose Us?

Career Development: We offer structured opportunities for career growth and professional development, with regular training and mentoring from senior colleagues.

Reputable Firm: Our firm has a strong reputation in Cumbria and Lancashire for delivering exceptional client services.

Supportive Team Environment: You will be joining a collaborative and friendly team that values each member’s contribution.

As an employee-owned law firm, we offer a unique business structure where all employees share in the firm’s success through profit distribution in addition to a competitive salary and benefits package.