Solicitor​/Legal Executive​/Licensed Conveyancer

Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer - Wakefield

Switalskis Solicitors Limited
Full-time Permanent

ABOUT US

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed inThe Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with afocus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield.

Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 peoplewho provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that caresand is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still.

We have been recognised as Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our Conveyancing team to provide high-quality legal advice, deliver exceptional client service,and contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgage sand transfers of equity.
• Supporting the growth ofthe department's bridging finance and equity release offering by handling these matters from instruction through to completion.
• Providing expert legal advice and maintaining excellent client relationships throughout the transaction process.
• Liaising with clients,lenders, brokers, estate agents and other third parties to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements andfirm procedures.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to the continued development of the department

This role can be based at our Wakefield office on a hybrid basis.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Conveyancer.
• Proven experience managinga residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling arange of residential property matters, including sales, purchases,remortgages, transfers of equity, bridging finance and equity release transactions.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and third parties.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A professional, proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining high standards of client service.

Supplemental Pay

• Annual Bonus
• Long Service Award days - 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
• Paid Professional subscriptions
• Training and development
• Wellness packages
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
• Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
• Apprenticeship Funding for training and development
• All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes
• Company pension scheme