Residential Conveyancer

Farnfields LLP; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Gillingham is seeking a Residential Conveyancer with at least 2 years’ experience to join their dynamic Residential Conveyancing team. The successful candidate will handle a diverse range of property transactions and will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a focus on excellent client service, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while benefiting from hybrid working options and a work-life balance in a friendly firm recognized for its commitment to development and community.

Benefits

Good work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Competent residential property lawyer with a broad range of experience.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload confidently.
• Team player with a positive, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing including sales and purchases.
• Provide excellent client service and keep clients updated.
• Work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client service

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Farnfields Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer (minimum 2 years’ experience) to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team at our North Dorset offices in Shaftesbury. The role will ideally be on a full time basis, or 30 hours per week minimum. Hybrid working available. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award winning Firm who are modern, friendly and ambitious; coupled with a down to earth approach.

Why apply for this role?

You will be working as part of a great team in a role that will enable you to be challenged and grow, with strong administrative support provided.

About the role

In joining our established conveyancing team you will have a varied caseload which covers all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, mortgages and transfers of equity along with the interesting challenges of dealing with properties in rural locations and property work flowing from our residential property department.

Who you are?

As the ideal candidate, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience. You will be a competent residential property lawyer with a broad range of residential property experience and will be able to progress a diverse range of files confidently.

For this role we are seeking an experienced residential conveyancer with competent legal skills with the ability to confidently deal with a broad caseload. You will be a people person who has a positive, team-focused approach and will be used to working with case management systems. You will positively enjoy client contact and keeping everyone updated.

You will also be a team player with strong communication and organisational skills and will be passionate about providing excellent client service. Your approach will be professional and friendly and you will also thrive on working in a fast-paced team.

A bit about us

We are a well-established and successful law firm with a modern and down to earth approach.

• Passionate about providing an excellent service to our clients.
• We place importance on being part of the local community.
• We are friendly, supportive and ambitious.
• At Farnfields we recognise the importance of family life and can offer a good work life balance.
• Winner of The British Conveyancing Awards for Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year, 2024.
• Winner of LawNet Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023
• Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2021
• Winner of Contribution to the Community at the 2019 Dorset Legal Awards.
• Winner of Property Team at the 2019 Dorset Legal Awards.
• As a Lexcel accredited firm and a member of LawNet we are committed to career development and providing challenging work to positively engage and motivate our staff.
Please apply in writing, attaching your CV, to [e-mail]
Expect far more… Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.

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