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My client is seeking a Residential Conveyancer to join their well establish and well known office in Bristol.

You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by the Paralegal and Legal Secretary. The firm focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a ‘high volume’ business model.

The team has established connections with local estate agents, and they are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities.

The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol spanning a number of offices. Their department is highly regarded, and frequently receive excellent reviews on Google and Review Solicitors.

The role

* Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes.

* Maintaining file check lists.

* Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML.

* Assessing quality of work undertaken.

* Issuing client care letters.

* Drafting or considering contract packages.

* Raising enquiries.

* Submitting appropriate searches.

* Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.

* Acting for mortgage lenders.

* Conducting exchanges of contracts.

* Agreeing form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions.

* Completing matters on schedule.

* Advising clients as to the progress of matters and costs .

* Maintaining an adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.

* Checking all draft documents.

The ideal candidate

* Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer

* Have previous experience and ideally experience in the Bristol property market

* Have a Law degree; or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ)

* Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes

* Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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