Job Description

Tilly, Bailey & Irvine is a well established law firm who can trace its heritage back 183 years to its Hartlepool roots. We have expanded and developed considerably over the years and continue to do so. We have offices in Stockton-on-Tees, Barnard Castle and Wynyard as well as continuing to have a strong presence in Hartlepool. Despite the continued growth, we continue to uphold traditional values of courtesy, integrity and friendliness whilst embracing positive change to ensure we can deliver an efficient and effective service to our clients.

We are always interested in hearing from experienced

Residential Conveyancers

to add to our hugely successful team in Hartlepool.

Job summary

To handle a caseload, beginning with 50 conveyancing files, dealing with all aspects of Residential Conveyancing transactions.

Main duties and requirements

Provide advice and assistance to clients in relation to Residential Conveyancing matters including:

Investigation of Title and other legal Issues. Prepare Contracts. Report on Searches. Mortgage Report. Preparation of Transfers. Preparation of Stamp Duty Land Transaction Returns. Competently drafting non-standard correspondence. Manage regular files updates and supervise support staff when providing updates on your behalf.

Preferred skills and experience

Working knowledge and experience in Residential Conveyancing matters, to be able to act confidently for a range of clients. Good risk management skills, complying with regulatory requirements such as money laundering and data protection and attending on-going training. Good file management procedures. Good interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to delegate and supervise team members. Ability to mentor and coach team members to a good standard. Attend training courses as necessary to remain up to date with changes in the law and conveyancing procedures. Capable of adapting to constantly changing requirements and deadlines. Experience of working with Case Management systems. Excellent PC/Keyboard skills.

Person specification

Customer focus. Self-motivation: energy; positivity; can-do attitude. Flexibility. Confidentiality and discretion. Proactive; willing to use initiative. Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.

If you feel you meet the criteria and want to be part of a progressive and supportive team, click on 'Apply' and upload your current CV, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hartlepool TS26 9DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Residential Conveyancer