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About the role & Firm:
CRA Legal is working with a reputable and award winning law firm group who operate on a national basis.  This firm have a specialist and dedicated Conveyancing business that forms part of the group. Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, they are a modern business who can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Their technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever important human touch.
As the newly appointed Technical Property Lawyer you will report to the Senior Legal Support Manager on a day-to-day basis, but ultimately responsible to the Managing Director. You will have responsibility for technical title checking and when necessary carrying out audits and file reviews. Further the role has an influence into best practice and system development, workflow and process improvement

Daily duties will involve:

• To carry out complex Title Checking with production of appropriate reports and legal enquiries and if necessary, carrying out Audits and File Reviews
• To improve case management system – develop caseflow / workflow process by assisting with best practice ideas
• To assist as required with complex / VIP cases
• To provide ad-hoc coaching as required with issues that arise in conjunction the trainer/Senior Legal Support Manager
• To meet all key SLAs and KPIs within the department/referrers’ requirements
• To be a role model for those around you in both file management, actions and behaviour
• To always ensure individual compliance with all policies and procedures
• To attend and contribute in team meetings
• To report directly to the Senior Legal Support Manager on all above aspects

About you:

• Able to balance multiple priorities within a fast-changing and demanding environment
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise accordingly.
• Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to coach, mentor and train as required
• Ability to deal with complex cases including those of a commercial and high net worth
• Excellent client care, professional, but approachable manner
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills
• Must have a modern approach to conveyancing and it’s process driven, proactive, risk-based requirements
• Flexible approach
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in conveyancing fee earning dealing with sales, purchases and re-mortgages
• Must be competent and show experience in: Freehold, Leasehold, Shared Ownership / Equity, Registered and Unregistered properties, Transfer of Equity, Re-mortgage and Refinancing work, Carrying out File Reviews and Audits

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working or working 100% remotely from home
• Monday to Friday – Office Hours – 9.00am – 5.00pm with 1 hour’s lunch break
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days per year + Bank Holidays
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service
• Industry leading training
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’
• Free Parking
• Free Costco Card
• Free Fruit Daily
• On-site subsidised canteen with relaxation area
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties
• Award Events

How to apply:

If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Philippe Nourry who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.

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