Commercial / Residential Solicitor Vacancy

Lloyds Cooper LLP is a very well-established law firm in Leominster, Herefordshire. We specialise in Commercial and Residential Conveyancing and also Probate, Wills and Trusts. We have worked hard to build a high reputation in all we do and are seeking the right candidate to maintain the high level of service provided to our clients within our Commercial / Residential conveyancing team. The main purpose of the role is to provide a quality and comprehensive conveyancing service with a customer service focus working in accordance with our CQS accreditation.

Conveyancing Experience is a MUST with the ability to hit the ground running.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience minimum = 5+ PQE.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload of Commercial and Residential Property files.
• Ability to manage your own caseload is essential.
• Buying and Selling of Freehold and Leasehold properties.
• Lease Extensions and Transfer of Equity.
• Dealing with post completion procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels.
• Experienced in working with case management systems, The Land Registry website etc.
Job Description:
• To give estimates of costs to new clients
• To take initial instructions for Sale and Purchase of residential and commercial property matters
• To open files and progress matters in line with departmental procedures
• To undertake administrative work on files including letter and form production and photocopying as required
• To liaise with clients, estate agents, commercial agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors by telephone, post, e-mail or in person, as necessary, at every stage of the transaction
• To manage a range of property matters from initial instruction through to matter conclusion
• To undertake any additional delegated tasks including dealing with pre exchange of contract work, title reports, searches, raising enquiries etc.
• To manage post-exchange work and registrations, including completion statements
• To manage post-completion work including stamping of documents, Registration and Scheduling of Deeds
• To maintain your own diary and handle matters arising, in liaison with others in the property team
• To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation
• To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development
• To achieve agreed levels of time-recording (as appropriate)
• To provide support to others in the Property Department as may be required
• To undertake any other tasks as may be required from time to time

Skills Required:

The following skills are important for any solicitor:

• Good communication skills
• A careful and diligent attitude towards written work
• The ability to put up with the stresses and strains of the job
• Confidence
• A business-orientated mind
• A high sense of motivation
• Common sense
• The ability to remain calm whilst under intense pressure and scrutiny
• The ability to negotiate and remain diplomatic
• An analytical mind capable of assimilating and interpreting large amounts of information
• Good interpersonal skills
• A hunger to increase knowledge of legal matters
• A willingness to help others and appear sympathetic whilst remaining professional
• Efficient and well organised, with good control of diary systems and competent in the firm’s computer facilities
• Excellent knowledge of residential and commercial property processes and procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Pleasant and positive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients
• Ability to evaluate a situation in the face of time constraints and react appropriately, good time management, file organisation and personal organisation
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team

For more details or to register your interest please email alison.lamb@lloydscooper.co.uk