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Solicitor - Property Law

stephenson-jones legal recruitment
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO60, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Our client, a well-regarded legal practice in the York region, is seeking a fully experienced Solicitor to join their dedicated team.
  • The role involves managing residential property transactions, preparing legal documents, and communicating effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Candidates must have proven experience as a Solicitor or in a similar fee earner role within a legal environment.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, though specific figures are not mentioned in the job description.
  • Essential requirements include being a dog lover and living locally, with a strong emphasis on professionalism and time management skills.

Our client is a leading, highly regarded legal practice based in the York region. This firm has a well below average turnover of staff, a dedicated team of lawyers and support staff well established with a strong client base. They are seeking a fully experienced Solicitor to work alongside a highly skilled property lawyer (and office dog!).

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive service to clients relating to residential property transactions
  • Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Handle sale, purchase, remortgage conveyancing files from taking instruction through to post comp with the aid of an assistant
  • Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
  • Utilise IT tools such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook to manage data and correspondence efficiently.
  • Manage time effectively to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Experience

  • Proven experience as Solicitor or in a similar fee earner role within a legal environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
  • Proficient in audio typing, with a good understanding of legal terminology.
  • Competent in using office software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook) to enhance productivity.
  • Strong time management skills with an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS - A DOG LOVER! MUST LIVE LOCALLY, BE A FULLY EXPERIENCED SOLICITOR OR FEE EARNER WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD

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Stephenson Jones Legal will respond to all successful applicants within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.