Overview

An opportunity has opened up for an experienced Conveyancer to join a national Legal 500 firm in Stockport. The successful candidate will come with 3-4 years fee earning experience and be responsible for initiating, processing, and completing the full spectrum of residential property fee-earning work, managing files independently and with minimal supervision.

This role plays a vital part in contributing to the growth and success of the firm in line with group and business plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle residential conveyancing matters on behalf of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the firm’s quality and risk management procedures (Lexcel and SRA Code of Conduct).
  • Generate fee income and manage time recording, billing, and cash collection in line with agreed targets.
  • Actively participate in business development initiatives for the team and the firm.
  • Provide supervision and support for fee-earning colleagues during absences or holidays.
  • Supervise other fee earners if required.
  • Participate in firm-wide, group, or office-based marketing activities.
  • Maintain professional and friendly client interactions, both in-person and over the phone, ensuring high standards of client care.
  • Manage correspondence and documentation through the case management system.
  • Organize and maintain filing (both paper-based and digital via Seneca), including file opening, closing, and retrieval in accordance with office procedures.
  • Proactively seek new work from existing clients and generate new client opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts and promote the firm within personal and professional circles.
  • Gain and retain strong IT and communication skills appropriate to a modern legal practice, including case management, time recording, email, online research, and phone systems.

Skills

  • Aligned with the firm’s mission statement and core values.
  • A collaborative team player.
  • Highly organized, efficient, and punctual.
  • Effective communication skills across all mediums (phone, face-to-face, and written).

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Christmas bonus
  • Discounted legal services
  • 24 days holidays + 3 additional paid days off during Christmas closure
  • Birthday off