Conveyancing Fee Earner

Our client is a leading law firm based in Barnsley with a long established reputation and extensive specialist expertise in the areas of Family Law, Property, Commercial, Wills, Trusts & Future Planning, Personal Injury, Employment and Dispute Resolution. Due to continued success they are now looking to recruit a Conveyancing Fee Earner to the team.

THE ROLE:
Running your own case load consisting of buying, selling and re-mortgaging domestic properties and equity release;
Meeting clients and taking detailed instructions;
Giving basic, clear advice on all aspects of conveyancing;
Maintaining client confidentiality at all times;
Opening and maintaining neat files in accordance with office procedures;
Confirming instructions and advice to clients in writing;
Conducting negotiations with other parties;
Managing your case load to ensure that cases are progressed, closed and billed as appropriate;
Referring matters to other practitioners within the firm as appropriate;
Undertaking training and developing;
Achieving and annual fee earning target;
Ensuring that all time spent is recorded;
Ensuring adherence to AML and GDPR regulations at all times;
Any other tasks as required by the Partners commensurate with the role.

THE CANDIDATE:
You will;
Have good social skills with a clear communication style both orally (in person and on the telephone) and in writing;
Have experience in dealing with members of the public face-to-face;
Be IT literate and, after training, be able to operate a computer-based case management system;
Recognise your own limitations and be aware of when it is necessary for you to seek help or further advice;
Be able to work under pressure as part of a small team;
Be sensitive to cultural issues in a diverse community;
Be able to work on your own initiative;
Have good organisational skills.

THE COMPANY:
A leading law firm based in Barnsley

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.