Role: Trainee Conveyancer
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Location: Southport
Are you an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal or someone who has managed a small caseload?
If you're looking for a busy and dynamic role within a high-volume residential conveyancing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000
- The opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and professional setting
- A fast-paced, high-performing team environment
- Flexible working hours, with core hours of 9am - 5pm and occasional shifts between 10am - 8pm as required
My Client is seeking:
We are seeking a motivated individual who can manage a small caseload and perform a full range of conveyancing tasks with some supervision. You should have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate professionally with clients and third parties. A proactive and customer-focused approach is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
As this role requires fee-earning experience, candidates may have managed as few as five files or more. However, the goal is to develop your skills to independently handle a caseload of up to 60 files.
- Manage a caseload of circa 60 freehold and leasehold transactions under supervision of sale and purchase files.
- Draft correspondence, review mortgage offers, and check contract documentation
- Understand and report on search results.
- Respond to legal enquiries and process post.
- Handle completion tasks, including pre-completion searches and producing completion letters.
- Chase clients for payments, verify identification, and manage starter pack issues.
- Maintain a daily task list and meet company targets.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, high-volume environment and is looking to take the next step in their conveyancing career.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send your CV across r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0151 2301 208 to discuss further.....Read more...
My client is an established law firm who specialise in residential property and have been through an exceptional period of growth over the last 5 years.
They are looking for additional Remote Working Conveyancing Fee Earners to join their growing team due to further ambitious plans to expand.
You will be responsible for handling a caseload of transactions, providing conveyancing for clients and delivering completions within the required timeframes as per the terms of their auction transactions.
Ideally, you will be used to working within a fast-paced environment and handling files at every stage of the conveyancing process.
On top of effectively managing your caseload, you will also be responsible for providing an excellent customer service to clients and third-parties, as well as maintaining internal relationships across the business.
You will work with your assigned Conveyancing Assistant, allocating and delegating tasks to assist with the delivery of targets and timeframes. You will be used to working in a fast paced and driven environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- You will handle your own case load of around 65-75 files, working in an organised and effective manner in order to hit deadlines.
- You will work collaboratively with your assigned Conveyancing Assistant(s) and Sales Progressor, allocating and delegating tasks to assist with the delivery of targets and timeframes.
- You will use your strong customer service and relationship building skills to liaise with buyers, vendors, and solicitors on their transactions, providing regular updates to ensure files are progressed to completion as quickly as possible.
- You will obtain and check land registry documents and title deeds (if the land is unregistered), drafting legal documents, including but not limited to contracts and Land Registry documents.
- You will ensure all files comply with the company policies and the regulatory framework including CLA, SRA and solicitor account rules.
- You will present yourself and your firm in the best way to your partner agents, their clients your team and everyone else involved in the transaction.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as Conveyancer, be a licensed conveyancer or equivalent or Solicitor NQ up to 5 years PQE
Minimum 12 months case handling experience required with the ability to title check Freehold/Leasehold and unregistered
- Have excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work
- Have attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Have the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines with a proactive approach
- Work well in a fast-paced environment
Whats in it for me?
Salary is £32k-£38k with a bonus scheme upto £5k per annum. They have an incredible benefits package including 24 days annual leave, birthday off, buy/sell holiday, Income protection, BUPA Private Healthcare and plenty more!!!!
If you are interested in the above Remote Working Conveyancing Fee Earner role, please call Tracy Carlisle on 0161 9147 357 or forward your most recent CV to t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
You will support the residential the conveyancing teams in a wide range of administrative duties:
Providing fee estimates, opening files, producing standard and ad hoc correspondence, ordering searches
Handling telephone enquiries, correspondence & emails to provide updates and information.
Drafting and amending letters and legal documents
Working as part of an office team to provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients
Take guidance to proactively deal with matters, ensuring clients, estate agents and all interested parties advised of developments at all stages
Liaising with staff from other Ocean group companies
Reporting on contracts to clients
Liaising with other law firms and estate agents when involved in transactions
Develop knowledge and skills for referral of all Ocean services and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
Providing assistance to the office conveyancer as required
Protecting clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering
Ensuring adherence to service level agreements, ensuring clients’ expectations are met, updated as necessary
Supporting all team members in providing an exceptional customer experience
Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability. Boom Training will also provide guidance and support with your apprenticeship work.Training:Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which includes:
Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Business
You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
End Point Assessment (online)
Occasional group classes with other learners
Functional Skills Level 2 in maths & English if required
Business Administrator Certificate from IFATE and City & Guilds
More information here:
https://boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses/apprenticeshipsTraining Outcome:
At the end of the apprenticeship we would be expecting to offer full time employment with potential for career progression in the future
Employer Description:Residential Conveyancing – sales, purchases and re-mortgagesWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working....Read more...
Are You a Conveyancer Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity? Join a fast-growing Conveyancing Department at one of the leading providers of legal services in the residential property and remortgage markets!
The Role: Following private equity investment, our client is expanding their Conveyancing Team in Stockport to meet the demands of their flourishing business. You will act for buyers in property purchases and related sales, managing files from instruction to completion. (Hybrid working available after the initial training period)
Key Responsibilities:
- Process sale/purchase transactions from instruction through to completion, liaising with mortgage brokers, estate agents, solicitors, and clients.
- Manage a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.
- Build strong relationships with clients and third parties, providing regular updates.
- Deliver exceptional service to clients, introducers, and third parties.
- Identify and resolve potential risks to protect clients and the business.
- Maintain files in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and issue contract papers for related sales.
- Analyse search results.
- Liaise with Help to Buy and mortgage lenders to draw down client funds.
- Prepare completion statements and invoices.
- Handle exchange of contracts and legal completion.
The Person:
- Around 2+ years' experience in file handling.
- Enthusiastic team-player and self-starter, able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and numerical skills.
In Return, You Can Expect:
- Salary Range: £25,000 to £53,000 dependent on experience.
- Bonus Scheme: Monthly exchange bonus, quarterly quality bonus, and annual billings bonus, with an estimated additional £5k - £6k annually once you have an established caseload.
- Holidays: 25 days (including 2 for religious/cultural leave) + bank holidays + your birthday off.
- Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days in the office after an initial 8-week training period.
To apply for this Property Lawyer role, please forward your CV to t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Tracy Carlisle on 0161 9147 357 for a chat about the role.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in-house departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels offer a refreshingly different recruitment experience. Work with experienced professionals dedicated to your success. Visit www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs, legal news, and current vacancies.....Read more...
