Full job descriptionMy client is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join their well establish and well known office in Epping, Essex.
You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by the Paralegal and Legal Secretary. The firm focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a ’high volume’ business model.
The team has established connections with local estate agents, and they are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities.
The role
*Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes.
*Maintaining file check lists.
*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.
*Advising clients as to the progress of matters and costs .
*Maintaining an adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.
*Checking all draft documents.
The ideal candidate
*Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
*Have previous experience and ideally experience in the local property market
*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.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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