CAREERS

Find out more about the range of staff benefits we offer at Mewies Solicitors.

Any current vacancies are listed below:

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCER (MINIMUM 2 YEARS PQE)

We are currently seeking a qualified experienced conveyancer to join our busy and expanding conveyancing department.

The successful candidate will ideally work full time hours however applications from those preferring part time hours will be considered.

We are looking for someone to act for clients in relation to house/ flat buying and selling, remortgages and Transfers of Equity. You must be able to run your own busy caseload with minimal supervision and work well under pressure. Experience of working with a case management system is preferred.

The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm, and will have experience in, and an interest in, networking and business development.

Key tasks:

Manage a caseload of files (sale, purchase, remortgage and transfer of equity)
Accurate Title checking and liaising with other conveyancers to raise/ answer enquiries;
Exchanging contracts on and completion of conveyancing transactions;
Reporting to and liaison with clients, other conveyancers and Estate Agents by post/ phone/ e-mail and fax;
Liaison with clients in person to verify ID, arrange signature of documents etc.
Liaison with mortgage lenders in relation to all aspects of conveyancing transactions and familiarity with the requirements of the CML Handbook;
Liaison with Landlord’s and Managing Agents to obtain/ discuss information relevant to leasehold conveyancing transactions;
Updating Estate Agents and builders on progress of transactions;
Compliance with Anti-Money laundering regulations;
Undertaking Local, Drainage, Mining and other relevant searches where required;
Logging on to the Land Registry portal to obtain documents/ searches when required;
Submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns to HMRC on completion of purchase transactions;
Undertaking Lawyer Checker searches on seller’s conveyancers;
Observance of the firm’s Client Confidentiality Code – confidentiality with regard to all client information is essential.
Supporting the conveyancing team in promoting and developing the conveyancing department.

To apply for this role please send your cv and covering letter/email for the attention of the Practice Manager, Adrienne Patterson, a.patterson@mewiessolicitors.co.uk

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to the Practice Manager, Adrienne Patterson, either by email at a.patterson@mewiessolicitors.co.uk or by post to the office at Clifford House Keighley Road Skipton BD23 2NB.

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive (3 years+ PQE)

We have an opportunity for a 3 years PQE+ Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the team at Mewies Solicitors in our Private Client department. We are a well established practice providing services across all main practice areas in the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ market town of Skipton, North Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for an existing caseload covering the whole spectrum of Private Client work and including:

Wills of all types from Instruction to Signature
Lasting Powers of Attorney from Instruction to Registration
Obtaining Grants of Representation, and administering and distributing Estates (including the preparation of Estate Accounts).
Advising on Inheritance Tax planning, and implementing appropriate arrangements, including the preparation of lifetime trusts and other gifting (to include Deeds of Variation).
Preparation and submission of Inheritance Tax Accounts and advising on Inheritance Tax liability, with particular reference to Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs.
Administering Lifetime and Will Trusts, including the preparation of Trust Accounts and Tax Returns and Deeds to alter or terminate trusts; attending to distribution.
Preparing and submitting Court of Protection Deputyship applications and ancillary applications.
Advising Attorneys on their duties and responsibilities and assisting where required

Skipton and the Dales is a popular retirement destination and the role often requires visits to clients at home, in hospital, or in a care/residential home.

A STEP qualification is preferred but is not a prerequisite. We would expect the successful candidate to actively pursue the full STEP Diploma if this has not already been obtained.

The position has excellent prospects for career progression for the right candidate.

Legal Secretary, Dispute Resolution Team

We have an opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join the Dispute Resolution Team at Mewies Solicitors.

The successful candidate will provide secretarial support to the Fee earners in the Litigation Team as well as helping in other departments firm-wide when required. This role entails typing (primarily digital dictation), scanning incoming post, and emails daily into the case management system, arranging appointments, filing, maintaining orderly paper files taking calls, providing updates to clients as approved by the solicitor, and occasionally seeing clients and other administrative tasks relevant to the role. All secretaries are required occasionally to cover reception, take the banking, take post when required due to staff absences. To see the full job description click here.

FAMILY LAWYER

We are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join our Family Team, with the ability to provide family law advice to clients of the practice on divorce, finance, children and cohabitation matters, including advocacy in a professional, courteous manner

The role is full time, 36 ¼ hours p/w.

Send your cv and covering letter to Practice Manager, Adrienne Patterson, Mewies Solicitors, by email to a.patterson@mewiessolicitors.co.uk