Conveyancer/Executive – Residential Property

Job Description

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive, to join our Bingley office on a full-time basis.

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

1. Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.


2. Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.


3. Obtaining and preparing file documentation.


4. Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.


5. Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required.


6. Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.

Key Skills – Essential

1. Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer-friendly way.


2. Literate and numerate.


3. Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.


4. Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.


5. Ability to work under pressure.


6. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.


7. Ability to work on own initiative.


8. Ability to work as a member of a team.


9. Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.


10. Good keyboard skills.

Knowledge

1. Sound technical conveyancing knowledge.


2. Windows, Word and Excel.


3. Solicitors Code of Conduct.

Experience

1. 2+ years’ experience at a similar level.

Other

1. Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.


2. Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court and other parties.


3. Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.


4. Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.


5. 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.

Location

122 Main St, Bingley BD16 2HL

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.