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Barcan+Kirby City, Bristol

We are recruiting an experienced Conveyancer to join and lead our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Residential Conveyancer looking to progress to Senior Associate or Legal Director level, with the responsibility of leading a team. We have a bespoke internal management programme and academy to support an ambitious residential lawyer looking to progress and grow with our team. You will be dealing with a range of residential property transactions (including sales, purchases, transfers and remortgages) and will be well supported by a Paralegal and Legal Secretary. We focus on high-quality service over quantity of transactions and do not have a 'high volume' business model. The wider Residential Conveyancing team is among the biggest in Bristol, spanning four of our five offices. Our department is highly regarded, and we frequently receive excellent reviews on Review Solicitors and Google. The role Progressing matters proactively and professionally with the aim of concluding cases efficiently whilst achieving good outcomes for clients. Interviewing clients, taking instructions and keeping detailed file notes. Maintaining file checklists. Reviewing compliance documentation and analysing source of funds evidence for AML. Issuing client care letters. Drafting or considering contract packages. Raising enquiries. Submitting appropriate searches. Drafting title, mortgage and search reports. Acting for mortgage lenders. Conducting exchanges of contracts. Agreeing on the form of transfer deeds and raising requisitions. Completing matters on schedule. Advising clients on the progress of matters and costs. Checking all draft documents. Giving undertakings in the approved form in conveyancing matters. Notifying the Head of Department of any complaints received and assisting with resolving these. Ensuring the confidentiality and security of the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors. Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions, third parties and organisations. Our team has established connections with local estate agents, and we are therefore looking for someone who is engaged and confident in networking and other marketing/business development activities. Accounts procedures: Preparation of bills of costs, completion statements, exchanging contracts and obtaining the approval of Accounts for bills. Obtaining payment on account from clients. Requesting cheques and obtaining authorised signatures. Notifying Accounts of incoming telegraphic transfers. Preparing written requests for telegraphic transfer for authorisation. Counting money received from clients as payments in. Requesting the transfer of money between client accounts and the office account. Part of this role involves management of the Kingswood Conveyancing team. Team Leader duties include: Hosting weekly team meetings, monthly 121s and bi-annual Personal Development Reviews for all team members. HR team responsibilities for office team members, e.g. recruitment, probation reviews and holiday management. Training of junior staff. Management of an efficient triage system for new work. About us Barcan and Kirby is well known in the Bristol legal market both as a provider of excellent legal services for individuals and businesses, and as a progressive employer. We are committed to developing and nurturing our people, and encouraging positive wellbeing and mental health is central to our culture. We encourage open communication and foster a culture where colleagues are supported in achieving a real work/life balance. At Barcan and Kirby, we work hard to maintain a culture of kindness and friendliness, and welcome applications from individuals who fit with our values. We like to think that we do things a bit differently from other law firms. The ideal candidate Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer. Experience in the South West property market. Hold a Law degree, or hold a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ). Be IT literate and confident in using and adapting to new systems and processes. Location and working hours This is a full-time role (office hours are 9am - 5.15pm, Monday-Friday). Part-time considered. The role is based at our Kingswood office with the option to apply for hybrid working post-probation. Belonging at Barcan and Kirby We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from anyone who embodies our values, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or anything else that makes you, you. _If there is anything we can do to make things more comfortable for you as part of the application process, including making a reasonable adjustment, please let us know by emailing ._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

Sep 11, 2025

Full time

Serious Injury Fee Earner

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd Wakefield, Yorkshire

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sep 08, 2025

Full time

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