Remortgage Property Lawyer

The PM Law Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sheffield is looking for a Remortgage Property Lawyer to handle a caseload of re-mortgage and equity transfer matters. The role involves achieving monthly targets, client communication, and collaboration with the team. Applicants should have at least 2 years of conveyancing experience and strong IT skills. The firm offers a competitive salary up to £26,000 and various benefits, promoting a culture of inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a prior conveyancing role.
• Competent use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have used Case Management Systems and other relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of circa 150 live matters.
• Achieve set target completions per month.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

IT skills

Client communication

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

We have some exciting news to announce! Due to a rapid period of exponential growth, we are now able to add to our fantastic legal team!

Are you looking to join an employer that is forward thinking, innovative and that can offer you endless opportunities for you to progress and develop?

We’re the PM Law Group and we operate on a national basis offering an array of legal services. Our roots were established over 30 years ago, this means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields.

PM Property Lawyers is our specialist and dedicated Conveyancing business that forms part of the PM Law Group.

Being at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology, we are a modern business who can help individuals across England and Wales fulfil their property needs be it buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring equity. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever‑important human touch.

Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

As our newly appointed Remortgage Property Lawyer you will be responsible for your own caseload of predominantly freehold re‑mortgage and transfer of equity matters, with some leasehold and other matters as appropriate.

Role Responsibilities

• To run your own caseload of circa 150 live matters, subject to seasonality and continuing review of capacity both individually and across the department, with use of a dedicated assistant.
• To handle your own caseload of re‑mortgage and transfers of equity and subsequent management of the caseload.
• To be responsible for achieving a set target completions per month.
• To support the department in achieving targets, SLAs and KPIS.
• To communicate with clients over the telephone, email and in face‑to‑face meetings.
• To communicate with other solicitors and professional organisations over the telephone, by e‑mail and correspondence.
• To update all panel members / stakeholders within the business and within the referral businesses with whom we deal.
• Be able to deal with and work within referrers SLAs and meet their requirements / panel requirements
• To attend and contribute in team meetings
• To report directly to the Remortgage Team Leader on all above aspects

What we need from you

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in a prior conveyancing role
• Good keyboard / IT / Case Management / Internet and Email skills
• Competent use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook, Proclaim (or similar), updating panel websites
• Must have used Case Management Systems, Land Registry Portal, Online SDLT etc
• Must be able to demonstrate technical ability in re‑mortgage and conveyancing transactions (as set out above), money laundering and risk assessment by way of examination at interview
• Ability to manage a workload and prioritise accordingly
• Excellent telephone manner – fee earner MUST be client facing and MUST be willing to answer the phone and provide timely updates to all parties
• Must have a modern approach to conveyancing and its process driven, proactive, risk‑based requirements.

What we offer you

Our Sheffield Head Office, PM House, has been designed to be a high quality and pleasant working environment. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer:

• Monday to Friday – Office Hours – 9.00am – 5.00pm with 1 hour’s lunch break – Hybrid working policy in place which is subject to hiring manager approval
• Competitive Starting Salary: up to £26,000 DOE
• Non‑Contractual Bonus
• Access to on demand CPD
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days per year + Bank Holidays
• Industry leading training
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further
• Pension Scheme
• Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’
• Free Parking
• Free Costco Card
• On‑site subsidised canteen with relaxation area
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties
• Award Events
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service

If you have the experience that we require, apply now!

We’re always looking for new people to join the Group who represent our values and want to take advantage of our experienced and award‑winning training programs. If you do not see a role that complements your experience, you can always submit a speculative CV!

The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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