Job Title: Property Lawyer
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About the Firm:
CRA Legal is excited to be partnering with a leading specialist conveyancing business, part of an established and reputable law firm with offices across England and Wales. Known for their modern approach, this firm has embraced technology to streamline processes, offering clients and staff alike an efficient, innovative working environment. The firm handles a broad range of property transactions, from local clients to those based nationwide, providing a varied and dynamic caseload.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Property Lawyer to join a forward-thinking legal practice, where your skills will be valued, and career progression actively encouraged.
The Role:
As a Property Lawyer, you will be responsible for running and managing a varied caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring all matters progress smoothly from instruction through to completion. You will work within a supportive team and be expected to maintain a high standard of client care while meeting individual and team-based targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a Caseload: Handle a full caseload of residential property transactions, including sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, transfers of equity, and remortgages.
- Meet Targets: Achieve individual and team targets, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring transactions are progressed efficiently and in line with the firm's quality standards.
- Client Communication: Communicate with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties regularly via phone, email, and in-person meetings. Ensure clients are kept up to date with the progress of their matters.
- System Management: Utilise the firm's bespoke in-house case management system to effectively manage and progress files. Provide regular updates and ensure accurate record-keeping throughout the conveyancing process.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, CQS protocols, and SRA standards. This will include the preparation and review of necessary documentation in line with legal and compliance frameworks.
- Collaborate: Work closely with other team members, including legal assistants and paralegals, to ensure the smooth running of transactions and that all matters are handled efficiently and to a high standard.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate technical competence in conveyancing and a commitment to delivering excellent client service. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in residential property law, with a proven ability to manage their own caseload.
Essential Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year's experience in residential conveyancing, ideally within a busy legal practice.
- Technical knowledge of the conveyancing process from start to finish, including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages.
- Familiarity with compliance standards, including AML, CQS, and SRA regulatory requirements.
- Competent use of MS Office programs and the ability to quickly learn new case management software.
- Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-and a client-focused approach.
- Ability to work to KPIs and SLAs, ensuring all transactions are progressed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, £30,000 - £42,000 DOE.
- Potential for hybrid working after successfully completing the 12-week probation period.
- Industry-leading training programs with opportunities for career advancement within the firm.
- Pension scheme to support your financial future.
- Free Costco card and other staff benefits.
- Regular award events, social functions, and office parties, ensuring a positive team culture.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Property Lawyer looking to join a modern, tech-focused law firm with excellent prospects for development, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to submit your application, please contact Robert Addy at CRA Consulting on or click apply today with your latest cv.