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Conveyancer - Hybrid working

Reed·Lincoln, Lincolnshire·Posted 37 months ago
🏠 Hybrid💰 £32-40k/year
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Job description

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Are you looking to move to a firm, who has a guaranteed work load?

I am pleased to be working for an established firm who through sustainable growth, has an opportunity for an experienced Conveyancer.

Offering job security and progression, this business is dedicated to quality and personal service. The role will involve title checking and dealing with enquiries, amoung other duties.

This progessive firm is offering hybrid working, a supportive enviroment with internal progression and a really close team.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please apply with your CV. Thank you for your interest.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Residential conveyancingTitle checkingClient enquiry handlingProperty law knowledgeLegal case management
Nice-to-have
Leasehold transaction experienceLand Registry portalSDLT submissionsCase management software
Soft skills
Attention to detailClient communicationAutonomyTeam collaborationOrganisation
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Application advice

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⭐ Highlight your conveyancing specialism at the very top of your CV in a Professional Summary, as the advert explicitly seeks an 'experienced Conveyancer' with a guaranteed caseload.

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📊 Quantify your caseload management: e.g. 'Managed 60+ active residential conveyancing files simultaneously, achieving average completion in 10 weeks'.

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🎯 Specifically mention title checking experience in your CV's skills or experience section, as the advert calls this out as a core duty.

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🌐 Reference any hybrid or remote working experience to demonstrate you can operate effectively outside the office, which aligns with the firm's hybrid model.

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🤝 Emphasise your track record of handling client enquiries professionally, as the advert stresses 'personal service' and quality as core values of the firm.

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  • Managed a caseload of 55 active residential conveyancing files, conducting title checks and resolving pre-contract enquiries to achieve an average exchange-to-completion time of 8 weeks.
  • Processed Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions for 120+ freehold and leasehold transactions annually, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate across all filings.
  • Reduced client query response time by 30% by implementing a structured enquiry-tracking system within the firm's case management software, improving overall client satisfaction scores.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Having built a solid career in residential conveyancing with hands-on experience in title checking and managing client enquiries through to completion, I was immediately drawn to this Conveyancer opportunity at the Lincoln firm you represent. The prospect of joining a practice that combines a guaranteed caseload with a commitment to personal service aligns precisely with the way I approach my work.

My background in conveyancing has equipped me with the skills to handle a broad range of residential transactions — from straightforward freehold purchases to more complex leasehold matters — whilst maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients, solicitors, and third parties. I am comfortable managing a substantial caseload independently and thrive in collaborative team environments.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Walk me through your process for conducting a title check on a residential freehold property.
  • How do you handle a complex leasehold transaction where the title has defects or missing documents?
  • Which case management systems have you used for conveyancing, and how do you keep your caseload organised?
  • How do you approach SDLT calculations, particularly for clients purchasing additional properties?
  • What steps do you take when raising and responding to pre-contract enquiries to ensure timely exchange?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you managed a high-volume caseload under pressure — how did you prioritise?
  • Describe a situation where a transaction was at risk of falling through. What did you do to resolve it?
  • Give an example of when you had to deliver difficult news to a client regarding their property transaction.
  • Tell me about a time you identified an error in a title or legal document — how did you handle it?
  • Describe how you have contributed to a close-knit team environment in a previous legal role.
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1Question

Tell me about a time you managed a high-volume caseload under pressure — how did you prioritise?

Situation: During a particularly busy quarter, our team of three conveyancers was reduced to two after a colleague went on extended leave, leaving me with 65 active files. Task: I needed to ensure no transaction missed a critical deadline, particularly those approaching exchange. Action: I introduced a daily triage system, colour-coding files by urgency — exchange imminent, searches outstanding, and awaiting client response — and blocked two focused hours each morning for title work before handling calls. I also flagged three files to the partner where additional support was needed. Result: All 65 transactions progressed without a missed exchange deadline, and two completions that had been at risk were rescued within the same week.
2Question

Give an example of when you had to deliver difficult news to a client regarding their property transaction.

Situation: A first-time buyer's purchase was delayed by six weeks after a local authority search revealed a planning enforcement notice on the neighbouring property, which the seller had not disclosed. Task: I needed to inform the client clearly, manage their expectations, and advise on the legal implications without causing them to panic. Action: I called the client directly rather than emailing, explained the issue in plain English, outlined three options including proceeding with an indemnity policy, and provided a written summary within the same day. I also negotiated a price reduction of £3,500 with the seller's solicitor to reflect the risk. Result: The client chose to proceed with the indemnity policy and completed four weeks later, later leaving a five-star review citing clear communication throughout.

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