Residential Property (Fee Earner/NQ)
6 days ago
Chislehurst
Role - Residential Property Fee Earner Salary - £40k - £50k (DOE) Location - Chislehurst Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Residential Property Paralegal or qualified solicitor to join our Chislehurst team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing their own caseload and supporting a Partner with residential property transactions from instruction to completion. In return we will provide a friendly and supportive team, with excellent supervision and guidance which facilitates your progression as a Residential Property fee earner. Our aim always being to provide high-quality support to clients and ensuring the smooth progression of files in line with regulatory and firm standards. Main Responsibilities • Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing files, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, and new build properties., • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the transaction process., • Undertaking all aspects of the conveyancing process, with support to draft contracts, raising and responding to enquiries, reviewing searches, and preparing completion statements., • Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements., • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the firm’s case management system., • Providing regular updates to clients and proactively progressing transactions to completion., • Liaising with fee earners and other members of the team to ensure the smooth running of the Department locally and firmwide., • Assisting the Partner to support progression of transactions, • Attending to post-completion matters alongside other members of the team., • Assisting with the preparation of reports and other documentation as required. Person Specification • Previous in depth experience working as a paralegal in residential property is essential., • Residential Property career Paralegal or equivalent would be ideal., • Ability to manage a full caseload with supervision., • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and client-focused approach., • Strong communication and marketing skills to communicate and promote the firm and the discipline., • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work., • Proficient IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications., • Ability to work well as part of a team and independently., • Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements relating to residential property transactions and Conveyancing Quality Standard. Desirable Qualifications • Legal qualification such as a law degree, CILEx or equivalent, desirable but not essential in full, • Experience working within a busy legal practice or law firm environment. Key Competencies • Residential Property transactional experience, • Client care and relationship management, • Problem-solving and analytical thinking, • Excellent client communication skills, • Attention to detail., • Adaptability and willingness to learn., • Ability to work to deadlines under pressure.