Senior Property Lawyer

Are you an experienced Conveyancer searching for your next career move

Are you looking to join an employer that is forward thinking innovative and that can offer you endless opportunities for you to progress and develop

Our client operates on a national basis offering an array of legal services. Their roots were established over 30 years ago this means that they have decades of experience in our respective fields.

They have a specialist and dedicated firm that forms part of the group who specialise in Conveyancing Wills Trusts and Probate General Civil Litigation and Personal Injury but have expanded to offer commercial services family law and motor finance claims.

Being at the forefront of cuttingedge technology they are a modern business who can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Their technological expertise means they can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that everimportant human touch.

Across the business they foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish and they want you to be a part of it.

As their new Senior Property Lawyer you will be responsible for your own caseload of sale and purchase matters to include leasehold new build BSA and shared ownership matters.

Your new job

• Run and manage a suitably sized caseload subject to seasonality and continuing review of capacity both individually and across the department with use of an assistant.
  
• Ensure all activity within the team is completed in accordance with strict deadlines and in line with set KPIs and SLAs.
  
• Meet all individual targets and objectives including but not limited to target number of completions per month.
  
• Attend dedicated training sessions 121s performance reviews and team meetings.
  
• Communicate with clients over the telephone email and in facetoface meetings.
  
• Communicate with other solicitors and professional organisations over the telephone by email and correspondence.
  
• Update all panel members / stakeholders within the business and within the referral businesses with whom they deal.
  
• Deal with and work within referrers SLAs and meet their requirements / panel requirements.
  
• Utilise the inhouse bespoke case management system in accordance with firm protocols.
  
• Be a role model for those around you in both file management actions and behaviour.
  
• Provide the highest level of customer service to clients at all times.
  
• Utilise the inhouse bespoke case management system in accordance with firm protocols.
  
• Carry out such other functions or tasks as required from time to time by the Senior Conveyancing Manager or other members of the firm s Senior Management Team.
  
• The role will be based in the Conveyancing Department however there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the business as the need arises.
  

Requirements

• You will need a minimum of 2 years experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in a prior conveyancing fee earner role
  
• You will have the confidence in dealing with leasehold new build and shared ownership sale and purchases.
  
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with a proven track record in meeting deadlines.
  
• Have a proven track record in achieving individual targets and objectives and in meeting business KPIs and SLAs.
  
• Able to work using own initiative.
  
• Thrives in fastpaced environments and demonstrates a bias for action with an ability to multitask and pivot while working on varying deadlines & scopes.
  
• An expert communicator and collaborator with exceptional client care skills.
  
• Incredible eye for detail with the ability to think outside the box.
  
• Adopts a modern approach to conveyancing and in particular its process driven proactive riskbased requirements.
  
• Competent user of MS Office.
  

Benefits

The offices are designed to be high quality and pleasant working environments. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package they offer:

• Monday to Friday Office Hours 9.00am 5.00pm with 1 hour s lunch break.
  
• Hybrid working policy in place which is subject to hiring manager approval.
  
• Industry leading training.
  
• Starting salary (DOE) of 30 to 35000.
  
• Access to on demand CPD.
  
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
  
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further.
  
• Healthcare cash plan.
  
• Pension Scheme.
  
• Lucrative Refer a friend scheme.
  
• Free Costco Card.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme.
  
• Death in service benefit.
  
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties.
  
• Award Events.
  
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service.
  

This employer offers more than just a job they offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of their team you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. They believe in investing in their employees and supporting their career development through training mentorship and advancement opportunities.

You will be part of a firm that values diversity equality and inclusion and is committed to making a difference in the lives of your clients and your community.

To apply for this job you must already have the legal right to permanently live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorships and we are unable to provide immigration advice.