Job Description
Are you a recent Law graduate and looking to start your professional career then this is the role for you?
We are looking to recruit
Associate Property Lawyers
to join our team in
St Leonards On Sea
- This would suit a person looking for a training role in
conveyancing
or someone currently running a
remortgage
or similar
caseload
looking to expand their knowledge and experience.
Key responsibilities of an Associate Property Lawyer:
- You will be responsible for managing a caseload on a day to day basis which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file.
- Taking instructions, keeping accurate file notes, communicating with clients and 3^rdparties, and completing tasks. You will draft legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Exchange and Completion letters, general correspondence and Land Registry and HMRC forms.
- Carry out Pre-completion, Land Registry and Conveyancing searches accurately and timely. You will ensure the file is ready for exchange and completion, making sure all the correct and necessary paperwork and funds are in place.
- Carry out Post Completion work including preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures and checking account ledgers.
Skills and experience required to be an Associate Property Lawyer
- Qualified candidates with a Law Degree, LPC, Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1 year of conveyancing experience are preferred.
- Excellent communicator, who can demonstrate good time management, alongside organisational and problem-solving skills. Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail is crucial.
- Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred but not essential.
Benefits of being an Associate Property Lawyer:
- Full support and training to become a Property Lawyer and an opportunity to become CLC Qualified.
- We will provide you with the day today guidance and support of your supervising Conveyancer who will provide essential holiday cover and assist with your training.
- We work in pods within our teams which creates a supportive and friendly environment for associates to learn the role and excel in providing a quality legal service.
- You will work alongside other Associates, Property Lawyers, Senior Property Lawyers and your Team Manager in an environment where you can actively make a positive contribution to the team.
- Bonus scheme.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
- Pension
Opportunities for working remotely are not offered with this role as it is office based.
Conveyancing Direct are part of the Connells Group
, one of the largest and most successful
estate agency
and
property services
providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines
residential sales
and
lettings
expertise with a range of services including
new homes
,
mortgage services
,
surveying
,
conveyancing
and more
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