Residential Conveyancer

My client is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join their well establish and well known office in Bristol. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by the Paralegal and Legal Secretary. The firm focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a ‘high volume’ business model. The team has established connections with local estate agents, and they are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol spanning a number of offices. Their department is highly regarded, and frequently receive excellent reviews on Google and Review Solicitors. The role * Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. * Maintaining file check lists. * Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. * Assessing quality of work undertaken. * Issuing client care letters. * Drafting or considering contract packages. * Raising enquiries. * Submitting appropriate searches. * Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. * Acting for mortgage lenders. * Conducting exchanges of contracts. * Agreeing form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. * Completing matters on schedule. * Advising clients as to the progress of matters and costs . * Maintaining an adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice. * Checking all draft documents. The ideal candidate * Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer * Have previous experience and ideally experience in the Bristol property market * Have a Law degree; or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) * Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes * Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful