Careers with Parry Carver

Conveyancing Secretary – Newport

Parry Carver Solicitors has been established for over 30 years. We are a highly respected firm of solicitors with offices in Wellington, Shifnal and Newport.

At Parry Carver Solicitors we work closely with clients offering a full range of services including property and conveyancing, wills and probate and family and matrimonial law.

We strive for excellence and quality in everything we do and to deliver the highest standard of legal services to our clients.

An opportunity has become available for a full-time experienced legal secretary to join our busy Residential Conveyancing Department at our new office in Newport, Shropshire.

You must have at least 6 months experience working as a conveyancing secretary in a busy and demanding environment.

You will be working on all aspects of residential conveyancing from instruction through to completion so it is essential you can demonstrate a good knowledge of the conveyancing process, Land Registry portal and mortgage lender portals. This is a full-time position and salary will depend on experience.

The main duties will include, but are not limited to: –

• Being the first point of contact for all clients in person and on the telephone.
• File opening and closing in accordance with the firm’s client care and accounting procedures.
• Scanning and filing incoming post and documentation.
• Liaising with clients, other solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers etc. on a day to day basis to deal with straightforward non-technical queries and to take clear messages as appropriate where the fee earner’s involvement may be required and recording in writing on files details of all contact.
• Audio typing, sending out letters, emails, faxes etc.
• Photocopying, printing and scanning.
• Preparing, drafting and amending documents (from audio dictation).
• Preparation of contracts and bundles of supporting documentation on sale matters.
• Requisitioning standard searches on purchase matters.
• Preparing general correspondence in letter and email format.
• Preparing standard correspondence and supporting documentation at exchange of Contracts.
• Dealing with all pre–completion matters including preparation of bills and financial statements.
• Requesting cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received, as appropriate.
• General administration.
• Administering completions and preparing applications for registration for submission to the Land Registry.
• Providing prospective clients with estimates.
• Forming part of the reception lunchtime cover rota.
• Providing reception cover from time to time.
• Archiving of files.
• Undertake any other duties that may be necessary and/or appropriate to the role.
• You may also be required to work at one of the other offices of the Firm from time to time
• Ensuring compliance with SRA, Law Society Quality Scheme Standards, and accounting requirements.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department
• A good knowledge of the conveyancing process, Land Registry portal and mortgage lender portals.

Person Specification:

• Strong focus on quality client care
• Efficient and accurate word processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to work under pressure and to cope with a varied and often fast moving office environment
• Excellent IT skills including Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-keeping
• To present a smart and professional appearance and manner

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Professional development & skills training

How to apply:

To apply please submit a covering letter and your CV via email to our Practice Manager at neil.southern@parrycarverco.uk

If you would like any further information about this role or have any questions, please email Neil Southern, or call the office on 01952 641291.

No Agencies please.

Private Client / Probate Solicitor – Shifnal

Parry Carver Solicitors is a well-regarded, extremely friendly firm with offices in Wellington, Shifnal and Newport, are currently seeking a Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 1 year’s post qualification experience to join their well-established practice.

As a Probate Fee Earner you will manage a varied estate administration caseload end to end with a focus on client care. You will thrive on the challenge of dealing with matters on time, to the highest standards and in line with regulatory, mandatory, and legal requirements.

Collaborating with a variety of teams throughout the business, you will need strong communication skills and the ability to quickly build a rapport with customers. You will be highly organised and IT literate with an eye for detail along with a deep understanding of probate and estate administration principles. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience of having run their own caseload.

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working available
• Competitive Salary

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-regarded private client team, offering great career development as well as good quality work. Please contact Neil Southern Practice Manager on 01952 641291 or email neil.southern@parrycarver.co.uk in total confidence.

No Agencies please.