Vacancies

We require an experienced Conveyancer (Conveyancing Assistant) to work within one of our busy conveyancing teams, alongside a conveyancing team leader and paralegal/administrator.

The successful candidate will likely have experience running their own conveyancing caseload in a conveyancing business or law firm, dealing with a wide range of residential property matters. Due to our collaborative team structure, this role is not a designated file owner, however, you will have responsibility for progressing transactions alongside your team leader.

Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular:

• Deal with initial instruction paperwork and correspondence
• Deal with sale enquiries (contacting client and third parties to answer enquiries and
  ordering indemnity policies if required)
• Meeting clients with paperwork for signing and general enquiries
• Completion set ups (indents, invoices, completion statements, and requesting bank
  details from client)
• Deal with completion correspondence (notifying clients and agents of completion)
• Check signed paperwork before exchange and request deposit monies
• Update estate agents, clients, lenders and solicitors
• Chase for redemption figures from lenders
• Chase lenders for mortgage release on a purchase
• Check mortgage offers
• Check searches
• Raise enquiries on a purchase
• Send COT’s to Lenders
• Draft SDLT Form
• Deal with Help to Buy paperwork

Experience in a similar conveyancer or conveyancing assistant role, where you have been responsible for progressing transactions is essential.

We are looking for someone who is:

• capable of working towards tight deadlines and under pressure;
• enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative;
• organised and able to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly;
• adaptable and accommodating;
• a smart and tidy appearance;
• excellent attention to detail; and
• ICT competent, particularly with reference to the use of Word and Excel.

In return, BHW is able to provide an opportunity to develop within a large multi-team conveyancing department, alongside knowledgeable and experienced conveyancing staff. Our unique team structure provides progression prospects and a friendly, flexible and supportive environment.

To apply for the position, please submit your covering letter and CV to careers@bhwsolicitors.com.

We require a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our busy Residential Property department.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the efficient operation of their team, providing paralegal and administrative support to a Conveyancing Team Leader and Conveyancer to help ensure a smooth client experience throughout the transaction.

Key duties will include:

• file creation and client due diligence processes;
• file closing and archiving;
• generating correspondence and documentation;
• ordering property searches and issuing contract packs;
• liaising with clients and third-parties on the phone and dealing with basic enquiries;
• assisting the team with the setup of completions including pre-completion searches, accounts indents, SDLT forms, and completion statements & bills;
• completing administrative tasks such as document scanning, photocopying and filing as required;
• completing post-completion requirements;
• attending and participating in team meetings;
• maintaining the key dates reminder system;
• ensuring that client matter files are kept up to date, including the electronic workflow; and
• other general administrative duties as and when required including answering external telephone calls, opening and sorting incoming post, franking outgoing post, door opening and client greeting.

Experience in a similar paralegal role within a conveyancing department would be beneficial, although further training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is:

• capable of working towards tight deadlines and under pressure;
• enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative;
• organised and able to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly;
• adaptable and accommodating;
• a smart and tidy appearance;
• excellent attention to detail; and
• ICT competent, particularly with reference to the use of Word and Excel.

In return, BHW is able to provide an opportunity to develop within a large multi-team conveyancing department, alongside knowledgeable and experienced conveyancing staff. Our unique team structure provides progression prospects and a friendly, flexible and supportive environment.

To apply for the position, please submit your covering letter and CV to careers@bhwsolicitors.com.