CAREERS

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:

1. Manage a caseload of files (sale, purchase, remortgage and transfer of equity)
2. Accurate Title checking and liaising with other conveyancers to raise/ answer enquiries;
3. Exchanging contracts on and completion of conveyancing transactions;
4. Reporting to and liaison with clients, other conveyancers and Estate Agents by post/ phone/ e-mail and fax;
5. Liaison with clients in person to verify ID, arrange signature of documents etc.
6. Liaison with mortgage lenders in relation to all aspects of conveyancing transactions and familiarity with the requirements of the CML Handbook;
7. Liaison with Landlord’s and Managing Agents to obtain/ discuss information relevant to leasehold conveyancing transactions;
8. Updating Estate Agents and builders on progress of transactions;
9. Compliance with Anti-Money laundering regulations;
10. Undertaking Local, Drainage, Mining and other relevant searches where required;
11. Logging on to the Land Registry portal to obtain documents/ searches when required;
12. Submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns to HMRC on completion of purchase transactions;
13. Undertaking Lawyer Checker searches on seller’s conveyancers;
14. Observance of the firm’s Client Confidentiality Code – confidentiality with regard to all client information is essential.
15. 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