Head of Conveyancing, Epsom

Our client, a successful firm of Solicitors are looking for a Head of Residential Property Conveyancer to join their team. To be successful in this role you must be qualified and have previously led a conveyancing department. Responsibilities: * To assist the Director in managing the Departments caseload from initial instructions from client to post completion matters to include opening/closing files. * To provide clear, comprehensive and accurate legal advice to clients. * To run files in accordance with all internal, professional conduct and accounts rules and obligations. * To carry out client sourcing activities in accordance with internal targets. Duties: * Provide clients with comprehensive and accurate legal advice. To attend upon clients on the telephone and in person. * Run transactions smoothly to conclusion providing a high level of service. * To confirm advice in correspondence. * To respond promptly to all written and telephone communications in accordance with the office manual. * To liaise with solicitors, agents and any other third parties in a timely and professional manner. * To keep abreast of legal developments in the fee earner's sphere of practice and defer to expert third party advice where appropriate. * To progress actively the client's matter promptly to conclusion. * To comply with all professional, regulatory and statutory training requirements. * To keep up-to-date and comply with all procedural, regulatory, statutory and professional changes relevant to the job description and professional qualification. * To draft all necessary documentation required to progress the client's case and to proof-read documents. * To ensure that paper and electronic files are up to date, accurate and organised. * To comply with all internal, professional conduct and accounts rules and obligations. * To prioritise work to meet deadlines agreed with the client or any other party involved with the matter. * To ensure that all information used in managing the files and storing deeds and wills and any other documents relating to the case are accurately recorded. * To meet time recording, billing and other performance targets (if applicable). * To ensure that all requisite deadlines relating to the case are accurately recorded in the central diary system. * To take a proactive approach to building professional relationships with clients and other contacts. * To assist other fee earners/members of staff as directed by the Managing Director