Residential Conveyancer – Gloucester Road

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Conveyancer to join our busy team based at our Gloucester Road office in Bristol.

The role is a part-time job share, working Monday to Wednesday, 9:00am to 5.15pm.

You will be dealing with a shared caseload of a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary.

Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident with networking and other marketing/business development activities.

The role

Some of the duties you can expect to be involved in are:

Fee earning work

  • Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes.
  • Maintaining file checklists.
  • Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML.
  • Assessing the quality of work undertaken.
  • Issuing client care letters.
  • Drafting or considering contract packages.
  • Raising enquiries.
  • Submitting appropriate searches.
  • Drafting title, mortgage and search reports.
  • Acting for mortgage lenders.
  • Conducting exchanges of contracts.
  • Agreeing the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions.
  • Completing matters on schedule.
  • Advising clients as to the progress of matters and costs.
  • Maintaining an adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the law and practice.
  • Checking all draft documents.
  • Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters.
  • Participation in marketing activities, whether on a firm-wide, departmental or office basis.

Accounts procedures

  • Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills.
  • Obtaining payment on account from clients.
  • Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures.
  • Notifying Accounts of department incoming telegraphic transfers.
  • Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation.
  • Counting money received from clients as payments in.
  • Requesting transfer of money between client accounts and the office account.
  • Referring amendments to cheques and bills to partners for approval, and dealing with the related formalities.

About us

Barcan+Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer.

We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. When we say we offer a work/life balance, we mean it.

We work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values.

We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms.

The ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
  • Have previous experience and ideally experience of the Bristol property market.
  • Have a Law degree or a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ).
  • Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes.
  • Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times.
  • Be enthusiastic about marketing and business development, particularly social media and networking.

Location and working hours

  • Part-time: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (9am – 5.15pm)
  • The role is based at our Gloucester Road office in Bishopston but with the option to apply for hybrid working upon successful completion of your probation

Belonging at Barcan+Kirby

We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you.

If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing recruitment@barcankirby.co.uk.

Closing date for applications

Applications for this role close on Thursday 30th January.

How to apply

Ready to apply for this role? Send us your CV and cover letter using the form below. Got a question? Email our recruitment team.