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Job Title: Senior Conveyancer (Solicitor/Legal Executive/Licensed Conveyancer)
Department: Residential Conveyancing
Location: Nelson Office
Hours: 37 hours per week – Full Time
Main Purpose of Job
To work competently as a senior conveyancer in the Residential Conveyancing Department whilst supervising and mentoring more junior members of staff.
To support the firm in growing its client base and the profile of the firm through the promotion and delivery of an excellent service and by getting involved with business development.
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks
Job Specific:
Responsibilities
Case Management
Handling Complex Transactions: Manage more complicated or high-value residential conveyancing matters, such as freehold, leasehold, new-build properties, shared ownership, and transfer of equities
End-to-End Transaction Management: Oversee all aspects of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion, including reviewing and drafting documents, exchanging contracts and ensuring timely completions.
Problem Solving: Handle issues or complications that may arise during transactions
Client Communication: Maintain regular and proactive communication with clients, ensuring they are kept informed of progress and managing expectations
Mentoring and Supervising Junior Staff - Assist and supervise junior conveyancers and legal assistants, providing guidance on their work and ensuring quality standards are met.
Training and Development: Support the professional development of junior staff, offering training on conveyancing processes and best practices.
Delegating Work: Allocate tasks to assistant or other appropriate team members, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently and to a high standard.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all transactions comply with legal, regulatory and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements
Risk Management: Identify and address any potential legal or operational risks in transactions, escalating serious issues to senior management when necessary.
Client Relationship Management
-Client Liaison: Build strong relationships with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other third parties involved in the transaction to facilitate smooth communication and a successful transaction process.
-Managing Expectations: Clearly communicate the legal process, timelines, and any issues that arise to manage client expectations
- Client Retention: Work to retain existing clients through excellent service delivery, and potentially contribute to business development efforts by fostering new relationships.
Document Drafting and Review
Drafting and reviewing legal and all associated documents, report to client and lender, ensuring any legal risks are identified and mitigated.
Progress Monitoring and Time Management
Managing Deadlines: Ensure all tasks and transactions meet critical deadlines
Progress Tracking: Keep meticulous records of each case, maintaining up-to-date case management systems
Client Billing and Financials
Fee Estimates: assist with provide clients with fee estimates at the start of a transaction
Invoicing: ensure that fees are billed in a timely manner and handle any fee related queries from clients.
Continued Professional Development (CPD) and keep up-to-date with changes in property law, land registration rules, and other relevant regulations
Reporting and Feedback
Reporting to Management: provide feedback on team performance and client satisfaction
Feedback for Improvement: offer suggestions to improve internal processes, efficiency, and client service.
General:
To understand and comply at all times with the obligations set out by the Solicitors Regulations Authority and other relevant regulatory bodies, particularly the SRA Standards & Regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and Quality Conveyancing Scheme requirements.
To provide legal advice and assistance to the Firm’s existing clients whilst developing your own client base.
To work efficiently as a fee earner within the department.
To utilise the Firm’s case management system to the best effect in order to manage your caseload.
To contribute to the upkeep of the Firm’s case management system by offering ideas to improve our current processes and procedures.
To record time and bill clients in line with agreed practice policy and charging rates.
To identify and initiate cross-selling opportunities.
To exercise your initiative and be proactive in the business development of the firm generally.
To ensure that outstanding client care is given at all times and to maintain a highly professional approach.
To assist with the supervision of support staff in their development and training.
To manage all files methodically and efficiently and in accordance with SRA requirements, the firm’s procedures and the LEXCEL quality mark requirements.
To familiarise yourself with the firm’s staff handbook and health and safety policy.
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client’s documentation and/or information.
To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development and ensure compliance with any compulsory professional education requirements.
To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work commensurate with the role.
The duties in this job description should be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all employees and is consistent with the firm’s equality and diversity policy.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV including a covering letter to sophie@farnworthrose.co.uk
Job Title: Junior Conveyancing Assistant
Department: Residential Conveyancing
Location: Nelson Office
Hours: 37 hours per week – Full Time
Farnworth Rose is seeking to recruit a Junior Conveyancing Assistant to support the work of our established Residential Conveyancing Department.
This is a full-time role which would suit someone looking for an exciting, fast-paced and friendly environment with high quality work for a range of residential property matters.
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks
All administrative work relating to pre and post completion of conveyancing matters to include but not limited to;
Responsibilities:
On-boarding: Assisting the onboarding team with setting up new files and return of client care.
Document preparation and management: Preparing and sending introductory correspondence and handling general document management.
Basic communication with clients and third parties: Answering telephone calls and responding to emails from clients, estate agents, and other conveyancers. Also chasing required parties.
Property searches: Assisting in requesting property searches
Data entry and compliance checks: Inputting data into case management systems and assisting with compliance procedures like anti-money laundering checks
Assisting with exchanges and completions: Helping the team with the administrative tasks related to the exchange of contracts and completions
Supporting more senior staff: Assisting conveyancers and solicitors with their workloads, completing tasks under supervision, and learning about the conveyancing process through practical experience.
Post-completion work: Assisting with post-completion tasks.
Person Specification
Some conveyancing experience is preferable
Ability to communicate effectively in a clear and friendly manner at all levels, through all mediums
Excellent client facing skills
Self-motivated, proactive and friendly team player
Strong organisational skills and an excellent eye for detail
Ability to work independently under supervision
Punctuality and excellent time management skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks within a timescale
Flexible individual who is able to respect and support others within the team
Ability to produce work to high standards and a high level of accuracy
Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
Quick learner: good IT skills, ability to use IT systems and learn new IT skills as required
Positive “can-do” mature attitude
The duties in this job description should be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all employees and is consistent with the firm’s equality and diversity policy.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to sophie@farnworthrose.co.uk