Senior Solicitor

Head of Conveyancing Solicitor

Location: Penarth, CF64 2AH

Salary: £45,000+ per annum, DOE

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Benefits: Workplace Pension Scheme, Flexible Working Options & Free On-Site Parking

Merrils Ede Solicitors is a long established law firm in Penarth

We specialise in Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, Family Law, Probate, Wills and Trusts. We have a high reputation in conveyancing and are seeking the right candidate to maintain the high level of service provided to our clients

Head of Conveyancing Solicitor – The Role

The main purpose of the role is to be expert with the technical elements necessary to provide a quality and comprehensive conveyancing service with a customer service focus and working in accordance with our accredited quality standard ISO 9001 and our CQS accreditation.

Key Responsibilities;

• Handling the entire process of the conveyancing from the outset to completion including post completion work.

• Check legal titles to all freehold transactions and be able to deal with all elements of these transactions.

• Check legal titles to all leasehold transactions and deal with all elements of these transactions.

• Be responsible and accountable for files.

• Competently draft non-standard correspondence of a technical nature.

• Achieve financial targets set for billing.

• Provide quotes for potential clients.

• Deal with ad hoc enquiries.

Head of Conveyancing Solicitor – What we need from you

Due to the nature of the role, Conveyancing Experience is a MUST with the ability to hit the ground running.

The successful candidate will also have excellent client care skills and be comfortable in working within a fast-paced environment.

• 5 years’ experience minimum = 5+ PQE.

• Ability to handle a diverse caseload Commercial and Residential Property files.

• Ability to manage your own caseload is essential.

• Buying and Selling of Freehold and Leasehold properties.

• Lease Extensions and Transfer of Equity.

• Dealing with post completion procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels.

• Experienced in working with case management systems and The Land Registry portal.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on apply today

No agencies please.