Conveyancing Fee Earner

Our client is a leading law firm based in Barnsley with a long established reputation and extensive specialist expertise in the areas of Family Law, Property, Commercial, Wills, Trusts & Future Planning, Personal Injury, Employment and Dispute Resolution. Due to continued success they are now looking to recruit a Conveyancing Fee Earner to the team. THE ROLE: Running your own case load consisting of buying, selling and re-mortgaging domestic properties and equity release; Meeting clients and taking detailed instructions; Giving basic, clear advice on all aspects of conveyancing; Maintaining client confidentiality at all times; Opening and maintaining neat files in accordance with office procedures; Confirming instructions and advice to clients in writing; Conducting negotiations with other parties; Managing your case load to ensure that cases are progressed, closed and billed as appropriate; Referring matters to other practitioners within the firm as appropriate; Undertaking training and developing; Achieving and annual fee earning target; Ensuring that all time spent is recorded; Ensuring adherence to AML and GDPR regulations at all times; Any other tasks as required by the Partners commensurate with the role. THE CANDIDATE: You will; Have good social skills with a clear communication style both orally (in person and on the telephone) and in writing; Have experience in dealing with members of the public face-to-face; Be IT literate and, after training, be able to operate a computer-based case management system; Recognise your own limitations and be aware of when it is necessary for you to seek help or further advice; Be able to work under pressure as part of a small team; Be sensitive to cultural issues in a diverse community; Be able to work on your own initiative; Have good organisational skills. THE COMPANY: A leading law firm based in Barnsley THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 7/3/2025