Experienced Residential Conveyancer

ChichesterPosted 2 months agoExperienced Residential Conveyancer (Legal Executive / Solicitor)An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our conveyancing department at our law firm in Chichester. This position is full-time (Mon-Fri, 9-4.30 with a 1/2 hour for lunch) but part-time applications are also welcomed (please specify your suggested days / hours of work).Duties include:-Handle own caseload (with support – each conveyancer has their own member of support staff to assist you) on these matters:Freehold and Leasehold Purchases and Sales, Re-mortgages, Transfer of Equity, Shared Ownership to include Staircasing, New Build Property (inc Help to Buy), Lease Extensions, Leasehold Enfranchisement, Equity Release.-Redbrick case management system is used by all the conveyancing department.-Business development: Building good relations and regular communications with local estate agents and contacts.-CQS update training / Anti-money Laundering training given; webinar / course updates.Employee benefits:Our holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum and increases after 2 full years by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days; we also close the office over the Christmas break and this period is fully paid (whether a Bank Holiday or a day of work, no need to use your holiday). We offer Private Healthcare cover with AXA PPP to all staff after a 3-month probation period. Our auto-enrolment pension scheme is with Legal & General and is a 4% employee contribution plus a 4% employer contribution).About Us:Our local law firm was founded over 30 years ago and is well-known in & around the Chichester area; we take pride in our high levels of repeat business and referrals. Our management team and staff, many of whom have worked here for many years, have a wealth of expertise. Join our team in our Private Client department, based at our Old Market House, Market Avenue, Chichester PO19 1JR office. Our second office in central Chichester (38 South Street) houses our Residential Conveyancing, Litigation and Accounts departments.Please also see below how important client care is to us:Mission Statement:Our mission is to place our clients at the heart of what we do by effective communication and understanding their objectives so that we can meet or exceed their expectations. We work hard to provide excellent effective legal services and solutions in an efficient and timely manner. We strive to uphold the highest standard of client care and uphold the values of our profession. We foster a positive supportive inclusive and diverse work culture promoting teamwork, initiative and loyalty. We create a sustainable profitable business ensuring viability, financial strength and growth and maintain and promote our reputation for excellence.Our Vision:To be reliable trusted legal advisers to our clients
To promote the firm as an inclusive/diverse employer with a great work ethic
To be a sustainable profitable firm
To practice in an ethical respectful way to achieve the best outcomes
To promote our outstanding reputation amongst our colleagues and peers in the legal and other business professionsOur Values:Client-focused: We listen to our clients and assess their requirements and provide the best advice we can.
Expertise: We are experts across a wide range of legal disciplines
Excellence: We pride ourselves on what we do and maintain the highest standards of quality advice
Insightful: We understand our client’s needs and are confident in the advice we give
Commercial: We provide positive solutions and outcomes for our clients and work profitably
Trustworthy: We are honest and accountable and our advice can be relied upon
Empathy: We care about our clients and strive for positive outcomes/success in a fair objective way