Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Fee Earner
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,North Yorkshire,Harrogate
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionWe are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our team and manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from initial instruction through to legal completion.


Key Responsibilities
• Manage a full residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
• Handle all aspects of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity
• Progress matters efficiently and accurately, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept regularly informed
• Provide clear and practical advice to clients throughout the conveyancing process
• Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, other solicitors and third parties
• Prepare and review legal documentation and ensure all necessary searches, enquiries and checks are completed
• Manage exchange and completion processes and deal with post-completion requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and case records using the firm’s case management system
• Maintain high standards of client care, professionalism and confidentiality
• Work towards agreed billing, time recording, aged debt and other performance targets
• Take responsibility for credit control on your own matters, with support from the Accounts team
• Ensure compliance with relevant professional regulations, procedures and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) where applicable
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, lenders and professional contacts
• Contribute to business development and marketing activities where appropriate
• Keep up to date with changes in conveyancing practice and relevant legislation through ongoing training and professional development
• Supervise and support a Conveyancing Assistant, providing guidance on workload, performance and development
• Participate positively in team and departmental meetings
• Contribute to a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment


Skills & Experience
• Previous experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Experience dealing with sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage your own caseload and prioritise competing deadlines
• A professional, proactive and client-focused approach
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team






Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.
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