Our client is looking for 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. Taking instructions from the Conveyancer. Carrying out instructions set via tasks set by the Conveyancer. Draft legal documents, to include: Standard Precedent Letters, Contract packs, Exchange letters, Freehold AP1s and Freeform letters. 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. 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: 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday. 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday. 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 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. We will try to respond 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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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. Taking instructions from the Conveyancer. Carrying out instructions set via tasks set by the Conveyancer. Draft legal documents, to include: Standard Precedent Letters, Contract packs, Exchange letters, Freehold AP1s and Freeform letters. 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. 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: 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday. 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday. 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 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. We will try to respond 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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