New Build Conveyancer
hace 1 día
Bristol
New Build Conveyancer We have a fantastic opportunity for a Conveyancer to join our busy and expanding New Build Conveyancing team based in Kingswood . Our team has established connections with estate agents and developers covering the South West region. We are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Google and Review Solicitors. The role Some of the duties you can expect to be involved in are: Fee earning work Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Assessing quality of work undertaken. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Ensuring post completion matters are dealt with in a prompt manner. Advising clients as to the progress of matters and costs. Maintaining adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Participation in marketing activities. Participate in team, departmental and office meetings. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your manager. Accounts procedures Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of department incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Referring amendments to cheques and bills to Partners for approval and dealing with the related formalities. About us Barcan+Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan+Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will: Have previous conveyancing experience, ideally in new build property. Have a Law degree; or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times. Be enthusiastic about marketing and business development, in particular, social media and networking. Location and working hours Full-time (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday) The role is based at our Kingswood office but with the option to apply for hybrid working upon successful completion of your probation. Belonging at Barcan+Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person