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.

Conveyancer (minimum supervision required):

• Preparation of plot sale paperwork from reservation to settlement, including:
• Preparation of Offer and draft documentation for sales;
• Negotiation of missives;
• Completing necessary financial tasks and documentation including relevant completion statements;
• Settlement Procedures including billing and accounts procedures;
• Dealing with  observations on title;
• Registration procedures including Advance Notices, and utilising LBTT online
• Purchase and Re-Sale of part exchange properties including examination of Part Exchange titles
• Client reports/attendance at client meetings
• Procurement of conveyancing searches
• Dealing with incoming phone calls/incoming post
• Production of BigHand dictation/checking of work produced
• Inception of files and closing of files including dealing with account balances
• Use of plots case management system plus word, excel, outlook and BigHand. 

• 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
• Participate in a “buddy” system to provide cover for absent colleagues

• Prior experience as a Conveyancer or working within Plot Sales would be preferable
• Be capable of managing own caseload without administrative support (where any support is absent or seconded to others)
• Be IT literate and to follow the Firm’s policy in this request at all times
• Able to provide mentoring of other staff when required to do so

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.