Conveyancer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Gwent

Company

Newbold Solicitors

Salary

£30000 - £42000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Legal

Job summary

Experienced Conveyancer/ Conveyancing Solicitor with minimum 1 years experience

Newbold Solicitors are a Multi Award-Winning National Law Firm and is of the UKs leading property and housing law firms in South Wales. Although this role will be based out of our Cwmbran Office, we will offer the ability to work from home once trained accordingly.

Newbold Solicitors places emphasis on our reputation of providing practical, jargon-free legal advice to all our clients. We seek to provide a high quality service to our clients and ensure they are getting value for their money.

We are one of the only Law Firms to be rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Newbold Solicitors commitment to quality is demonstrated by our clients reviews and rewards we have obtained

Primary Responsibilities

· Always undertake the role of a Conveyancer with due diligence and ensuring that the best interests of the client, any mortgage lender and the firm are adequately protected

. The candidate needs to be able to fully IT literature and experienced in using case-management and Microsoft office software

· To be responsible for an agreed caseload of clients (as agreed in accordance with the Conveyancing Partner), providing appropriate advice and assistance in accordance with professional standards (including SRA and CQS) and internal quality requirements.

· Successful management of your team (including legal assistant(s)) as appropriate, in accordance with best practice, to achieve key targets for example, client service/satisfaction, and completion targets.

· To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards and internal procedures.

· To manage your teams work allocation, quality of work and productivity with minimum supervision.

· Ensure that post is processed in accordance with the firms/clients Service Level Agreements.

· To follow and use the correct systems and procedures in order to manage cases effectively, in accordance with legal requirements and the firms standards.

· To lead by example and supervise your team provide coaching and support as required.

· Ensure that telephone calls are returned in accordance with the firms or clients Service Level Agreement.

· Ensure that any complaints are dealt with under the firms complaints procedure and ensure the Conveyancing Partner/Associate is updated as appropriate.

· Provide files as appropriate to the Conveyancing Partner/Associate, for review when requested.

· Undertake file reviews as appropriate and review the case status on a regular basis.

· To achieve monthly individual financial and completion targets.

· To ensure that billing takes place promptly and that outstanding balances are collected as soon as feasible.

· Develop and maintain good client and commercial contact relationships and enhance the firms client base by effective liaison with existing clients and Introducers.

· Completion of any statutory or firm training, including any CPD training (as appropriate), CQS training, or any training that is relevant to the effective completion of your role.

· Identify suitable opportunities to cross-sell the Firms services (as appropriate).

NOTE: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.

Why NewBold Solicitors?

* Award-winning solicitors with over 20 national awards, including Property Team of the Year

* Employs over 60 people across South Wales

* Highly talented solicitors

* Proud to offer the best legal advice and service

* One of the leading law firms in Wales

* Experts on housing and property disputes

* Rated number one on Trustpilot within Wales

* Highly Commended Property Team

* Dress down days

* Various Staff Social Events

* Recognising Team Success through Internal Awards

* Training is our Number 1 Priority

Benefits:

* Company events

* Company pension

* Flexitime

* On-site parking

* Sick pay

* Work from home