Residential Property Fee Earner

Job Description

Residential Property Fee Earner

Salary:

Location: Retford

Full-time Established Firm Excellent Training

Join a well-established law firms busy residential property team in Retford and become part of a firm with over 50 years of heritage 6 offices across the region and a genuine commitment to valuing its people through outstanding career development opportunities.

Are you an experienced Residential Property Fee Earner or Conveyancer looking to advance your career with a firm that genuinely values professional development This excellent opportunity offers the chance to manage your own caseload whilst building strong client relationships within a supportive team environment at a firm with an outstanding reputation built over five decades.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage and 6 offices across the region including their busy Retford office. Their residential property team is expanding creating this exciting opportunity for an experienced Fee Earner to join their supportive team and benefit from excellent training career development opportunities and the chance to contribute to department growth.

Key highlights:

• Own caseload management from instruction to completion with minimal supervision
• Established firm with over 50 years of heritage and regional presence
• Career development opportunities with excellent training and progression pathways
• Client relationship building focus with excellent service delivery standards

Your Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Managing a caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion
• Transaction Handling: Handling freehold and leasehold sales purchases and re-mortgages
• Legal Documentation: Conducting property searches reviewing contracts and preparing legal documentation
• Stakeholder Liaison: Liaising with clients estate agents mortgage lenders and other solicitors
• Client Advisory: Providing clear legal advice and regular updates to clients throughout transactions
• Completion Work: Preparing transfer deeds completion statements and post-completion formalities
• Land Registry: Handling Land Registry applications and resolving registration issues
• Tax Compliance: Managing SDLT submissions and ensuring compliance with tax obligations
• Client Relationships: Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent service
• Team Development: Supporting junior team members and contributing to department development

Essential Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experienced Fee Earner or Conveyancer with proven track record in residential property
• Strong knowledge of residential property law and conveyancing procedures
• Caseload management ability with minimal supervision required
• Legal technology proficiency with case management systems experience

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and client care skills with professional approach
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work accurately under pressure
• Commercial awareness and commitment to business development
• Problem-solving abilities with proactive approach to complex transactions
• Time management skills with ability to prioritise multiple cases effectively
• Team collaboration with mentoring capabilities for junior staff

Professional Qualities:

• Career ambition to develop within established legal practice
• Client service excellence with commitment to building long-term relationships
• Professional integrity in handling complex property transactions
• Continuous improvement mindset with willingness to embrace new procedures

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary: per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual salary reviews and performance-related increases
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Professional membership fees covered and development support

Work-Life Balance:

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional days for long service
• Modern office environment with excellent local transport links
• Convenient Retford location with good accessibility and parking

Career Development:

• Excellent training opportunities in advanced conveyancing procedures and legal updates
• Professional development support and clear career progression pathways
• Mentorship opportunities both receiving guidance and supporting junior colleagues
• Skills enhancement in business development and client relationship management
• Leadership development opportunities within expanding department

Additional Benefits:

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support programmes
• Life assurance and income protection coverage
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Social activities and team building events
• Employee-focused culture that genuinely values staff development and career progression
• Professional working environment with modern technology and facilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage operating 6 offices across the region including Doncaster (Head Office) Retford Worksop Clowne Sheffield-Waterthorpe and Sheffield-Chapeltown. They have built an outstanding reputation for client service and are committed to providing excellent career development opportunities for their staff particularly in their expanding residential property department.

Why they stand out:

• Established heritage: Over 50 years of serving clients across the region with proven track record
• Regional presence: 6 offices providing comprehensive legal services and career mobility
• Employee-focused culture: Genuine commitment to staff development and career progression
• Supportive environment: Experienced colleagues and excellent training opportunities
• Professional reputation: Outstanding reputation built over decades of exceptional client service
• Modern facilities: Well-equipped offices with excellent local transport links
• Growth opportunities: Expanding residential property department with advancement potential

Location & Working Arrangements

Primary Location: Retford
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
Office Contact:
Transport Links: Excellent local transport connections and parking availability
Team Environment: Busy residential property team with supportive experienced colleagues
Start Date: As soon as possible

Ready to Advance Your Property Career

This is your opportunity to join a well-established firm with over 50 years of heritage where youll manage your own caseload whilst benefiting from excellent training career development and the chance to contribute to department growth in a genuinely supportive environment.

Dont miss this excellent opportunity to advance your residential property career with comprehensive support clear progression pathways and the backing of a firm with an outstanding regional reputation. Apply today or contact Lee for a confidential discussion about how this role could accelerate your professional development.

Contact Details:
Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director

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