Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management
CONVEYANCING FEE EARNERRESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING - BOURNE, LINCOLNSHIRE
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Residential Conveyancing - Bourne, Lincolnshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or Solicitor to join our Residential Conveyancing Team based at our Bourne office.
We are seeking an individual who has relevant professional experience within Residential Property Law. Applicants may be a Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, or an experienced Paralegal.
This role will involve managing a broad range of residential conveyancing matters and transactions. The successful candidate will have direct client contact and will assist with, and progressively undertake, a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. They will be committed to delivering an excellent client experience and maintaining the highest standards of client care.
Location
Bourne
Department
Residential Conveyancing Team
Hours
9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday
Salary
Dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities
- To provide an excellent and ongoing service to existing clients.
- Support Partners and other Fee Earners in developing new business opportunities and maximising cross-referral opportunities across all offices and departments.
- Produce fee income in line with agreed targets and objectives.
- Support Fee Earners with a range of residential conveyancing matters or manage your own caseload, depending on your level of experience.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, and practice developments.
- Prepare and issue quotations.
- Undertake property searches and assist with enquiries.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, developers, and other third parties as required.
- Draft and prepare standard contract documentation and correspondence.
- Assist with all stages of the conveyancing process, including exchange, completion, and post-completion formalities, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, Companies House filings, and Land Registry registrations.
- Ensure files are progressed efficiently and prioritised in accordance with deadlines and business needs.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all information is recorded on the firm's case management system.
- Undertake file closure procedures in accordance with firm requirements.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider team and provide support to colleagues when required.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
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Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in a law firm in Residential Conveyancing.
- Understanding of Conveyancing procedures.
- High level of competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Desirable Experience
- Law Degree
- Competent in using case management systems.
- Experience using InfoTrack.
- Solicitors Account Rules.
- Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and general compliance procedures
- Previous experience of SOS Connect
Skills, Competencies & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
- Able to work with diplomacy and assertiveness.
- Discrete with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
- Flexible and willing/able to travel to all offices
- Proactive and positive attitude.
- Reacts well under pressure and is able to work to deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills
- High level of integrity and empathy.
- Team player.
- Sense of humour.
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Why work at Chattertons
Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.
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