Trainee Plot Sales Conveyancer

Shoosmiths is 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. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

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.

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.

• Issuing of plot sale paperwork to include relevant Offer/Conclusion required to deal with plot reservation.
• Dealing with pre contract enquiries
• Processing Conclusion of Missives
• Preparation of relevant completion statements
• Completion Procedures
• Dealing with Land Registry queries
• Registration procedures
• Preparing documentation dealing with exchange/completion of part exchange/chain break property
• Online SDLT returns
• Procurement of conveyancing searches
• Dealing with incoming phone calls
• Opening of paper files and inception on the Accounts System and Case management systems
• Closing of files to include investigation of outstanding balances
• Dead file requests
• Use of Word/Excel for production of spreadsheets and reports

General:

• 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
• Be capable of managing own caseload without administrative support (where any support is absent or seconded to others)
• Participate in a “buddy” system to provide cover for absent colleagues
• Be IT literate and to follow the Firm’s policy in this request at all times

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.