Fee Earner

Direction Law is a firm proudly built on relationships. With a staff of over 170, and with 40 years of experience, we are a niche firm offering a range of conveyancing and other legal services to Private Individuals, Housing Providers and Business clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Canterbury office for a Fee Earner, working Monday – Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm. As Fee Earner, you will primarily be managing conveyancing transactions in fast moving sectors of the property market, acting nationally but based in East Kent. You will ensure the team consistently delivers a high standard of work to meet the needs of our client and work providers within agreed timescales. You will provide procedural and legal guidance to Case Officers and Administration Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Dealing directly with clients, developers, Housing Associations and their solicitors, estate agencies, mortgage companies and brokers on the telephone and by email;
• Reporting to clients on important documentation;
• Dealing with legal enquiries from clients and other associated third parties;
• Ensuring all necessary requirements/legal obligations are met throughout the transaction;
• Ensuring Firm policy and procedure is adhered to during the transaction;
• Attending occasional marketing open days and events if required.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor/licensed conveyancer/FILEX;
• Experience of running conveyancing cases essential, as well as leasehold experience;
• Ability to prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and keep calm under pressure;
• Flexible, conscientious, driven and personable;
• Ability to run high caseloads;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to speak to people on the phone;
• Excellent client care skills;
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational skills.


We are able to offer a competitive salary to the right candidate and the opportunity to develop a career within the legal environment. This is a demanding, hands-on role which will suit a confident professional individual. We are a hard working team with a ‘can do’ approach to providing outstanding service, so we welcome applications from likeminded people.

If you are interested in this position and would like to be considered, please send your CV with covering email.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.
No agencies, thank you.