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We currently have two vacancies as set out below.
Senior Conveyancer/Head of Department
We are looking for a Senior conveyancer to join our residential conveyancing team as the Head of Department in a permanent full-time role. The successful applicant will be required to provide legal services to clients for the sale, purchase and re-mortgage of freehold and leasehold properties, both existing and new build.
The job will require someone who has a proven record of dealing with a mixed caseload of residential and commercial property transactions. Ability to deal with lease extensions, deeds of variation, Help to Buy schemes and shared ownership would be an advantage, as would a local following or established relationships with work introducers . The successful candidate is likely to have 5+ years relevant experience.
Key Skills
- Pro-active with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in clear and concise language, both orally and in writing
- Discrete and used to handling confidential information
- High level of attention to detail
- The ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines and client expectations are met
- A keen team member, with the ability to accept responsibility and work on their own
Salary dependant on experience.
If you are interested in any of these positions please forward your CV and covering letter to Steven Felts at sf@cdlaw.co.uk
Wills and Probate Paralegal
Working under the close guidance of the Wills and Probate Partner, the successful candidate will provide hands-on assistance with all aspects of private client matters. Areas of work will include: Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney; the administration of Estates and Trusts, Court of Protection applications and Contentious Probate;
The candidate will ideally have previous experience in Private Client work and have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office. Whilst the completion of the Legal Practice Course is advantageous it is not essential. The candidate will need to work well as part of a team but be equally comfortable working on your own initiative.
Salary - dependent on experience
If you think that this opportunity could be of interest to you, then please contact Steven Felts to apply, by post at the address in the contact details or via e-mail to sf@cdlaw.co.uk .
Employment Policy
We are an equal opportunities employer. All job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sexuality, disability or age.