Conveyancer(Various locations in Yorkshire)

My client is a well-known and recognised law firm based in Yorkshire, they are one of the top 20 practices in the region with a national reputation for providing a quality service. 

An exciting vacancy has arisen for an experienced Conveyancer/Executive, to join their team , with opportunities across a number of locations in Yorkshire. The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. They will also be motivated and able to create and maintain a solid client base in and around the area and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the entire conveyancing process.

Main Responsibilities

• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills

Key Skills – Essential

• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Good keyboard skills.

Knowledge

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge
• Windows, Word and Excel
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience at a similar level

Other

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court and other parties.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.

Salary

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

If you are interested in the above Conveyancer role, please call Adam Dell’Armi on 01133 979929 or forward your most recent CV to a.dellarmi@clayton-legal.co.uk.

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