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Trainee Plot Sales Conveyancer

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Shoosmiths

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in Conveyancing or Plot Sales, manage your own caseload, be IT literate, and mentor others when needed.
  • You will prepare plot sale documents, negotiate deals, handle finances, manage registrations, attend client meetings, and ensure quality service while participating in training and team briefings.

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a Conveyancer or working within Plot Sales would be preferable
  • Be capable of managing own caseload without administrative support (where any support is absent or seconded to others)
  • Be IT literate and to follow the Firm’s policy in this request at all times
  • Able to provide mentoring of other staff when required to do so

Responsibilities

  • Set out below are examples of the functions expected for this role. It is not exhaustive and anticipates flexibility by the individual in fitting in with any current (not detailed) or future initiatives the department/firm consider appropriate for the role.
  • Preparation of plot sale paperwork from reservation to settlement, including:
  • Preparation of Offer and draft documentation for sales;
  • Negotiation of missives;
  • Completing necessary financial tasks and documentation including relevant completion statements;
  • Settlement Procedures including billing and accounts procedures;
  • Dealing with observations on title;
  • Registration procedures including Advance Notices, and utilising LBTT online
  • Purchase and Re-Sale of part exchange properties including examination of Part Exchange titles
  • Client reports/attendance at client meetings
  • Procurement of conveyancing searches
  • Dealing with incoming phone calls/incoming post
  • Production of BigHand dictation/checking of work produced
  • Inception of files and closing of files including dealing with account balances
  • Use of plots case management system plus word, excel, outlook and BigHand.
  • To provide a quality and accurate service to our clients
  • To establish and manage our clients’ expectations
  • Required attendance at Team Briefings
  • Willingness to participate in training/self development/the obtaining of relevant qualifications
  • Attend courses/seminars when required and outside of office hours if necessary
  • Participate in a “buddy” system to provide cover for absent colleagues

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Trainee Plot Sales Conveyancer role?

The main purpose of the Trainee Plot Sales Conveyancer role is to prepare plot sale paperwork, manage client expectations, and provide a quality and accurate service to clients in the conveyancing process.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include preparation of plot sale paperwork, negotiation of missives, settlement procedures, registration procedures, and managing client communications.

Is prior experience in conveyancing required for this position?

While prior experience as a Conveyancer or working within Plot Sales is preferable, it is not explicitly required for the Trainee position.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role includes a willingness to participate in training, self-development, and obtaining relevant qualifications, as well as attending courses and seminars when required.

What software or tools will I need to work with?

The role requires proficiency in using the plots case management system, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and BigHand for dictation and checking work produced.

How does Shoosmiths approach diversity and inclusion?

Shoosmiths is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, treating all individuals equally regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Will I have a caseload to manage independently?

Yes, you will need to manage your own caseload without administrative support when necessary.

Are there any expectations for team participation?

Yes, attendance at team briefings and participation in a "buddy" system to provide cover for absent colleagues is required.

What benefits does Shoosmiths offer to its employees?

Shoosmiths provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits package alongside competitive salaries and a supportive working environment.

Is there a possibility of mentoring others in this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability to provide mentoring to other staff when needed.

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Shoosmiths

The law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and for our ability to focus on what matters.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1845
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

Culture & Values

  • Focusing On What Matters

  • Delivering Together

  • Making a Difference

  • Being Ourselves