Residential Property Fee Earner

Chelmsford, Essex

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Our client a multi- office law firm are recruiting for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor for their Residential Conveyancing team based in Chelmsford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with 2 Years Plus PQE to take on a varied caseload of residential property matters.

As a Residential Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive you will be managing your own caseload of approximately 25 – 35 new instructions per month from the outset. self-motivated with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a strong department and have an active hand in the development and expansion of the team.

The prime role of a Fee Earner is to advise and assist clients in pursuit of their best interests and in comprehensive support and assistance to the Residential Property team.

The Role

To generate fee income by taking responsibility for the conduct of conveyancing cases on behalf of clients.
To assist other members of the firm on subjects of expertise.
Advise and assist clients on legal matters relating to those areas of expertise in Conveyancing.
Supervise secretarial and other support staff assigned to carry out support tasks in the Property Department.
You will handle sales and purchases of leasehold, freehold, transfer of equity, remortgages, and new build property matters
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and with other professional contacts.
Keep abreast of developments in the law in related subjects as necessary, taking responsibility for self-development and ensuring CPD is observed.
To co-operate with other team members and other members of the firm and the legal community as a whole to further the maintenance of high-quality professional service for clients and the community.
To ensure firm’s procedures are followed when recording time and managing the billing process.

The Candidate Required qualifications, skills, and experience

A Minimum of 2 years Plus experience in Residential Property environment. Our client will consider Solicitors, Licenced Conveyancers or Legal Executives
You will possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood.
Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Proactive thinker
A willingness to be involved in marketing and business development

Benefits

22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays , plus Christmas closure
Two well being days
Pension
Performance related bonus
Hybrid working available 2 days working from home 3 days office based
Friendly working office environment
Hours Monday to Thursday 9am- 6.00pm Friday 9am -5.30pm although there is flexibility with hours office based

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2360 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

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