Residential Conveyancer

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor / Fee Earner

Heathfield, East Sussex | Hybrid Working | Free Parking

Are you a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Fee Earner looking to join a friendly, supportive firm where you can genuinely feel part of the team?

We're working with a lovely, well-established law firm near Hailsham, East Sussex, who are looking for a conveyancing professional to join their close-knit team.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a family-feel firm that values its people, provides a supportive working environment and offers the flexibility of hybrid working.

The Role:

You'll undertake your own fee-earning residential conveyancing work, managing a varied caseload from inception through to completion, while playing an important role in the continued success and development of the department.

Your caseload will include a broad range of residential property transactions, including:

• Sales and purchases
• Transfers of title
• New-build purchases
• Remortgages and discharge of mortgages
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Dealing directly with clients, estate agents and other professional referrers
• Keeping clients and relevant parties regularly updated by telephone and email
• Advising clients throughout the conveyancing process
• Supporting colleagues with fee-earning work, including file reviews, document checking and absence cover

Case Management & Compliance:

You'll also be responsible for ensuring your files are managed efficiently and in accordance with the firm's procedures and regulatory requirements.

This will include:

• Opening and closing case files
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records
• Monitoring key dates and ensuring deadlines are met
• Managing financial aspects of matters, including requesting monies on account and billing
• Liaising with the Accounts team in accordance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules
• Ensuring compliance with mortgage lender requirements and relevant handbooks
• Maintaining matters on lender and panel management portals, including LMS and Lender Exchange
• Working in accordance with CQS and Lexcel standards
• Producing high-quality correspondence and documentation using Microsoft Office

About You:

We're looking for an experienced residential conveyancing professional who is confident managing their own caseload and enjoys building strong relationships with clients.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience handling a varied residential conveyancing caseload
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from inception to completion
• Excellent client-care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to your work
• Good understanding of lender requirements and compliance
• The ability to work independently while also being a supportive team member
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What's on Offer?

This is a particularly appealing opportunity for someone who wants to work for a firm that offers professionalism without the corporate feel.

You'll enjoy:

• Hybrid working
• Free parking
• A friendly, supportive and welcoming team
• A genuine family-feel working environment
• A varied and interesting residential conveyancing caseload
• The opportunity to develop your career within an established firm
• A collaborative team where people are valued and supported

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a genuinely lovely firm, where you can build strong client relationships and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.