Residential Conveyancer - Dorking
Full time
Location: Dorking
Salary: £40,000-65,000
Qualified as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Chartered Conveyancer
2 years minimum post qualification experience with a sliding scale salary for more experienced candidates. All levels encouraged to apply.
Our client, a busy and growing law firm in Dorking, is seeking a skilled and motivated Residential Conveyancing Fee-earner to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload in a supportive environment, with flexibility and no set targets or completion quotas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new builds.
- Provide clear, concise advice to clients and maintain regular communication throughout the process.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and third parties to ensure smooth and efficient transactions.
- Draft and review contracts and legal documents, ensuring compliance with current legislation and firm policies.
- Ensure high standards of file management and adhere to regulatory requirements such as SRA and AML regulations.
- Work independently with administrative support, while collaborating with other team members when necessary.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 2 years of experience in residential conveyancing.
- Ability to work independently and handle a busy caseload.
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (market rate, dependent on experience).
- 25 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas/New Year leave.
- Private medical cover, cash plan, DIS, and pension.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Our client welcomes applications from candidates with more than 2 years' experience, and while a client following is advantageous, they understand this may be rare. If you're seeking a flexible role in a small, close-knit team, we encourage you to apply.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic conveyancing team with a growing workload.