Conveyancer​/Conveyancing Fee Earner | Long Stablished, CQS Accredited Specialist

Conveyancing Fee Earner | Reading

An established and well regarded local law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join its growing residential property team in Reading.

With a strong reputation for friendly, straightforward and practical legal advice, the firm has been established for over 20 years and continues to expand. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident conveyancer to join a busy, supportive team, manage their own caseload and benefit from genuine opportunities for career development.

The role. You will manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion, providing a high standard of client care throughout. Working within a small, friendly team, you will have the autonomy to run your own files while collaborating with colleagues and supporting the smooth day to day running of the department.

The role would suit an experienced conveyancer or solicitor who is comfortable managing a busy caseload, communicating confidently with clients and third parties, and progressing transactions efficiently in a fast paced environment.

• Managing a caseload of residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new build, registered and unregistered properties, sales, purchases, remortgages and equity release.
• Providing initial quotations, taking client instructions and opening files.
• Preparing and issuing draft contract papers, raising enquiries and submitting searches.
• Preparing purchase reports, arranging contract exchanges and dealing with completion formalities.
• Handling post completion matters, including Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, Land Registry applications, notices and requisitions.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and developers by telephone, email and in person.
• Attending client meetings and arranging the signing of documents.
• Managing transactions proactively, identifying potential issues and negotiating solutions to keep matters progressing.
• Maintaining accurate files, recording time, confirming advice in writing and ensuring matters are closed and billed appropriately.
• Supporting colleagues and providing supervision to conveyancing caseworkers where required.

Experience with wills and probate would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

• You will have proven experience managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• You will be confident handling a range of domestic conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion.
• You will have excellent communication and client care skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and third parties.
• You will be organised, reliable and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
• You will be IT literate, with strong word processing skills and the ability to use case management systems.
• You will be able to work independently, use your initiative and recognise when additional guidance is needed.
• You will be a supportive team player with a positive, practical approach to problem solving.
• You will take pride in providing clear, approachable and professional client service.

• 35 hour working week.
• Four weeks' annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas office shutdown.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Employee pension scheme.
• Support for personal goals and ongoing career development.
• A friendly, established working environment with opportunities to develop professionally.