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Conveyancing Case Handler

Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions·Kettering·Posted 18 months ago
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Job description

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Our client is dedicated to providing exceptional legal and customer services to their clients and partner agents. They pride themselves on their commitment to professionalism, innovation, and delivering outstanding results. As they continue to grow, they are seeking skilled and motivated Conveyancing Case Handler.

With a personal development programme, ongoing on the job training and opportunities to progress, candidates can be reassured that this position is a gateway to a career in Conveyancing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Have a good knowledge of the entire conveyancing process and be familiar with the roles of support teams such as accounts and post completion in the process.
  • Ensure files are run in an orderly manner, kept tidy and all checklists kept up to date.
  • Issue regular update reports to introducers/clients.
  • Attend to any office administration requested to include post, filling, accounts balances and file closures.
  • Manage workloads effectively as well as those of support staff.
  • Be capable of dealing with all aspects of a sale from instruction to completion, to include issuing Draft Contract papers, dealing with Freehold and Leasehold enquiries and exchanging Contracts.
  • Manage and run a purchase file from instruction to completion subject to supervision.
  • Check and report on all search results, identifying any issues.
  • Check Mortgage Offers and report to client.
  • Report on matters required under the UK Finance mortgage lenders’ handbook.
  • Be responsible and accountable for files.
  • Deal with all contacts in a professional manner.
  • Set up sale and purchases for completion to include preparing the completion pack to be signed by the relevant supervisor.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Conveyancing process knowledgeDraft Contract preparationFreehold transactionsLeasehold transactionsUK Finance mortgage lenders handbookSearch result analysisFile management
Nice-to-have
Post completion experienceAccounts administrationClient relationship managementTeam supervision
Soft skills
Professional communicationTime managementAttention to detailOrganisationClient serviceProblem solvingAccountability
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⭐ Highlight your conveyancing experience prominently as the role requires knowledge of the entire conveyancing process from instruction to completion

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📊 Quantify your caseload management: 'Managed 45 active files simultaneously, maintaining 98% completion rate'

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🏠 Emphasise both freehold and leasehold transaction experience as the role specifically mentions dealing with both property types

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📋 Showcase your knowledge of UK Finance mortgage lenders' handbook and compliance requirements

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🤝 Demonstrate your client communication skills as regular update reports to introducers and clients are essential

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  • Managed 35 active conveyancing files simultaneously, achieving 96% completion rate within agreed timescales
  • Prepared Draft Contract papers for 120+ freehold and leasehold transactions annually, ensuring full UK Finance compliance
  • Analysed search results and mortgage offers for 200+ property transactions, identifying and resolving 15 critical issues pre-exchange

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Conveyancing Case Handler position at your Kettering office. With extensive experience in managing conveyancing files from instruction to completion and thorough knowledge of both freehold and leasehold transactions, I am well-positioned to contribute to your growing legal practice.

My background in conveyancing encompasses all aspects mentioned in your requirements, including Draft Contract preparation, search result analysis, and compliance with the UK Finance mortgage lenders' handbook. I have successfully managed complex caseloads while maintaining the high standards of client communication and file administration that your firm values.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Walk me through the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
  • How do you interpret and report on search results to identify potential issues?
  • What are the key differences between freehold and leasehold transactions?
  • How do you ensure compliance with the UK Finance mortgage lenders' handbook?
  • Describe the process of preparing a completion pack

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple urgent files simultaneously
  • Describe a situation where you identified a problem in search results and how you handled it
  • Give an example of how you've dealt with a difficult client or introducer
  • Tell me about a time when you had to meet a tight completion deadline
  • Describe how you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work
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Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple urgent files simultaneously

During a particularly busy period, I had 8 files requiring completion within the same week, including 3 chain transactions. I created a detailed priority matrix, scheduling completion appointments across 4 days and coordinating with 12 different parties. I delegated search checking to junior staff while personally handling the complex leasehold queries. By implementing daily progress calls and maintaining detailed checklists, all 8 completions occurred on schedule, generating £18,000 in fees and maintaining our 98% client satisfaction rating.
2Question

Describe a situation where you identified a problem in search results and how you handled it

While reviewing local authority searches for a £450,000 property purchase, I discovered an unregistered planning enforcement notice that hadn't been disclosed. I immediately contacted the seller's solicitor and arranged for a specialist planning consultant to assess the situation. I kept the client informed throughout the 3-week investigation period and negotiated a £12,000 price reduction to cover potential remedial costs. The transaction completed successfully, and the client later thanked me for preventing what could have been a costly oversight.

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