Residential Conveyancer
Job Description
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East England
Salary: andpound;40,000 - andpound;50,000 per annum
Experienced Senior Residential Coneyancers required to lead teams this role can be based in Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland or Teesside based in the candidates preference of location.andnbsp;
Job DescriptionThe role of Residential Conveyancer involves managing the legal process of buying and selling residential properties. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of property law. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and firm policies.
Job Duties- Conduct legal searches, review title deeds and contracts, and prepare documentation required for residential property transactions.
- Provide clear and timely advice to clients regarding the conveyancing process, legal requirements and potential issues.
- Manage the exchange and completion of contracts, liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other legal professionals.
- Ensure all conveyancing transactions adhere to current legislation, regulations and firm procedures.
- Monitor and progress cases to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Handle financial aspects of conveyancing transactions, including client account management and calculation of fees and disbursements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
- Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the conveyancing process promptly and effectively.
- Keep abreast of changes in property law and conveyancing practises.
- Qualified Solicitor, Licenced Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with a recognised conveyancing qualification.
- Full practising certificate or equivalent professional accreditation.
- A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is essential.
- Completion of professional conveyancing training or certification.
- Minimum of two yearsandrsquo; experience working in residential conveyancing within a legal practise.
- Demonstrated experience handling the full conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
- Experience working with a variety of clients and managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Comprehensive knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex legal matters clearly to clients.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents.
- Proficient use of conveyancing software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Problem-solving skills to address issues arising during transactions promptly.