Case Cover Property Lawyer

Do you want to work for a firm that is transforming the conveyancing industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments? Do you believe that technology should make things simpler, not slower?

At Eden, we're a digital-first, people-centred firm on a mission to transform the conveyancing industry. We guide our clients through their entire property journey with clarity, efficiency, and care - and we're growing a team of forward-thinking lawyers who share our vision. We're looking for a Case Cover Property Lawyer to join our team. Whether you're qualified or have at least four years' conveyancing experience, we'd love to hear from you.

This role offers the variety, flexibility and autonomy you've been looking for - all while working 100% remotely. We welcome candidates seeking part-time hours at 25+ per week minimum.

Core Case Cover Responsibilities

• Take temporary ownership of mixed residential caseloads from instruction to file closure when the primary property lawyer is absent.
• Progress files efficiently, ensuring deadlines, exchanges and completions stay on track.
• Accurately update tasks and activities without our case management system.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong working relationships with the property lawyers you're supporting.
• Provide clear notes, updates, and recommendations for smooth handovers on return.
• Provide proactive communication to keep customers, partners and other conveyancers updated on case progress.

Quality, Compliance & Problem Solving

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, legal and internal policies across all conveyancing transactions.
• Resolve complex legal issues related to the sale or purchase of a property.
• Deliver KPIs that support exceptional client experiences.
• Promote a culture of shared responsibility and accountability, recognising that effective case cover is essential to team wellbeing and service quality.

Supporting the Wider Business

• Where there is no active absence cover required, effectively support wider business needs, which may include:
• Assisting teams experiencing capacity pressure
• Progressing ageing cases or backlog work
• Supporting completions, exchanges, or critical deadlines
• Contributing to quality assurance, file reviews, or process improvements (where appropriate)
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing constructive feedback on cover processes, handovers, and workflows in a solutions-focused manner.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• 4+ years experience in residential conveyancing with minimal day-to-day supervision or you have 2+ years post qualified experience
• Recent CPD including AML training
• Strong communication skills
• Strong affinity for digital tools and modern ways of working
• Experience and competency in sale, purchase, remortgage and transfers of equity work
• Experience of freehold, leasehold and new build property transactions
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise a work load at short notice
• A flexible, adaptable approach
• Ambition to develop your conveyancing experience and skills
• Ability to work within a team

Working at Eden is different - we invest heavily in culture, wellbeing and support. You'll enjoy:

• Salary - FTE £30k to £40k
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Significant investment in your learning and development
• Mentoring and structured induction
• Full home working setup

• Fully remote working
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell 5 days of annual leave
• 3-day company shutdown between Christmas and New Year (reserved from annual leave)
• Private health insurance
• Group life assurance
• Wellbeing fund that contributes £25 per month towards an activity that promotes your mental or physical wellbeing
• Monthly pastoral 1:1 support

If you're excited by what you've read, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our careers page or check out our Trustpilot reviews to learn more about life at Eden.