Associate Solicitor
25 days ago
Cardiff
Associate Solicitor - Residential Conveyancing • Annual Salary: DOE, • Location: Cardiff Day-to-day of the role: • Take instructions from clients in person or on the telephone., • Draft letters and legal documents, and check title documents to properties., • Liaise directly with other parties with enquiries/replies., • Undertake searches with Local Authority, Land Registry, etc., • Report to clients with relevant information on their transaction and advise clients where necessary., • Attend upon clients to sign legal documents., • Draw up completion statements, agree dates with all parties, and exchange contracts., • Arrange the transfer of monies on completion., • Submit Stamp Duty forms and register documents at Land Registry., • Comply with Solicitors Account Rules and Rules of Professional Conduct of Solicitors., • Exercise high standards of client care at all times., • Manage own support staff/secretary if applicable., • Participate in marketing activities and actively promote the firm., • Ensure financial control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures on own matters., • Ensure confidentiality and security of the firm’s and client’s documentation and information., • Qualified and experienced as an Associate Solicitor, particularly in Residential Conveyancing., • Ability to manage both fee-earners and support staff effectively., • Strong business development skills with a proven track record in growing department workloads., • Excellent communication and client care skills., • Familiarity with the practice business plan and a consistent approach to achieving its goals., • Ability to participate in external business activities and management meetings., • Competitive salary., • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm., • Participation in business development activities.