Residential Property Conveyancer

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Residential Property Conveyancer

Our client is a fast-growing UK-based Solicitors firm, with state-of-the-art technology which allows them to offer exceptional legal services across Residential and Commercial Conveyancing.

Following the growth of their business they are now looking to recruit an Residential Property Lawyer who can work remotely from South Africa to grow their New Build and Commercial business.

The Residential Conveyancing department works as a team, providing ongoing and consistent support to each other. This gives everyone who works within the team the flexibility to work hours that suit them and the business if needed and a good work-life balance is actively encouraged!

Job Purpose

They are looking for experienced Residential Property Lawyers to work within an environment that allows you to enjoy working within a busy Residential Conveyancing department whilst also understanding the pressures of working within such a department. They are looking for the person who understands how important a modern approach and structure to conveyancing is when providing services to our clients and 3rd parties. They use up-to-date, and developing, legal technology so they are looking for someone who wants to be part of this modern approach.

They expect the successful candidates to be specialists in Property Law and confident dealing with all the legal matters surrounding the buying and selling of property, advising clients on all aspects of the buying and selling process, including legal issues, finances, and contracts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintaining the Case Management Workflow and Key Stages ensuring these are run when due, thus ensuring all parties are sent real time updates
• To complete tasks competently and within defined timescales to stay in line with Service Level Agreements
• Maintaining and checking Due Diligence and Risk Assessments in line with the firms’ policies
• Providing legal guidance and support to our clients
• Assisting the Exchange & Completions Team with any queries
• Maintaining an adequate and up to date knowledge of the law and practice through your own CPD and training course allocated to you by the Head of Recruitment and Staff Training & Development
• Ensuring compliance with the firms’ policies and procedures
• Being a point of contact with clients with excellent communication levels
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by your Head of Department

Requirements

• Fully qualified and Licensed Conveyancer
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a busy residential conveyancing team as an established Fee Earner
• To be able to work to a high standard and possess a fine attention to detail and to be organised and efficient whilst working under pressure
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• High standards of client care with a professional and pleasant manner
• Strong business development skills with contacts in the property sector in their local area
• Strong understanding of legal technology and how that can be used and integrated into a conveyancing department
• Strong interest in helping support and develop junior members of staff
• Being involved in the development of the firms culture
• Excellent IT skills to work in an innovative and forward-thinking law firm

Remuneration

• Between R20 000 - R30 000 cost to company per month.

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