Our client is looking for senior property lawyers to join their busy team based in Hastings.
Main Duties
Managing on a day-to-day basis a caseload within the Transactional Team which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file
Ensuring due diligence in all areas of processing a residential property transaction
Use the OMS to progress cases efficiently and to the timescales set
Accountable for all other dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all property transactions
Assess risk on every transaction by using skills to make pragmatic decisions and to ensure appropriate legal advice is given
o Draft legal documents, to include: Standard Precedent Letters, Contract packs, Exchange letters, Freehold AP1s and Freeform letters
o Post Completion works to include: Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, File closures and Checking account ledgers
Speak to clients and third parties, saving accurate telephone notes to OMS
Give messages via email to the appropriate person when necessary
Take telephone card payments for initial monies on account
Chase clients for welcome packs or general file progression
Working from reports – Chasing files and ensuring compliance
Apply for searches: Conveyancing Searches through online system, Land Registry Searches and Pre-completion searches
Complete SDLT forms online and correctly saving to the matter on OMS
Check incoming faxes and save to correct OMS matter
Send faxes via Zetafax when requested
Provide support to a Conveyancer or Property Lawyer due to holiday or sickness
Deal with tasks which have been assigned to you but recognising if a task becomes more complicated than anticipated and to refer this back to the Conveyancer for Risk Assessment/Resolution
Update the Conveyancer or team when you have completed work/tasks (when appropriate) or you are unable to carry out a task and explain the reason
Attend team meetings when required
Attend regular appraisals to include annual performance reviews and monthly one-to-ones to discuss your performance and development
Assist other departments as required by Management Team
Experience and Skills
Have and maintain a positive attitude and flexible approach to your work and your colleagues
Demonstrate a professional work ethic
Excellent time keeping
Exhibiting a ‘can do’ attitude within the workplace
GCSE, or equivalent in Maths and English with a minimum grade C
A level, or equivalent, in Maths and English with a minimum grade C
Relevant experience would be an advantage
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook are essential
Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities
Friendly and approachable
Reliable and consistent
Flexible attitude to working practices and demands
Responsible, professional and trustworthy
Good time management and organisational skills
Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
Confident, resourceful and practical
Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team
Personal commitment to equality and diversity
Working Hours
Core hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch break
The office is open between:
o 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday
o 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday
o 10:00am to 3:30pm on Sunday.
You will be required to work 5 days and no more than 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis.
The staff rota includes evening and Saturday working, you will be notified in advance.
Up to 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
We will try to respond to reply to all applications. If, however you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited
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