Conveyancer

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 New Build team at their Leeds City Centre office.

The role involves providing high quality support, instruction, advice and assistance to colleagues and clients of the firm. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions, with specialist knowledge of New Build properties.

They will be motivated to assist the team with complex technical matters/issues and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the 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 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 IT skills

Knowledge

• Excellent in-depth technical new build conveyancing knowledge
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience at a similar level

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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