Job Description

Residential Conveyancer – All Levels

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Salary depending on experience and qualifications

A respectable law firm are seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licenced Conveyancer or fee earner who has dealt with any part of the transaction to join their busy property team in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity to join this expanding and forward-thinking firm who provide services across the UK.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload from specific parts of the transaction. Due to the volume of instructions they receive, the property teams are split into departments to ensure the smooth and quick process of files. The properties consist of a mix of residential property matters to include freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, Shared Ownership and Re-mortgages.

Duties will include:

• Managing a mixed caseload between instruction and post completion
• Drafting and approving various legal documentation
• Effectively maintain the firm’s case management system
• Ensuring all post completion formalities are dealt with
• Conduct legal research where appropriate
• Providing a responsive service, giving clear and concise legal advice
• Attend to clients of the Firm on a regular basis

Desired skills:

• A qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer, Legal Executive or Paralegal / Legal Assistant will be considered
• Knowledge of the local area
• Proven track record of meeting targets
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Professional and proactive approach
• Have a focus on client care
• Sound legal knowledge within the conveyancing process
• Business development and networking skills