Property Solicitor
Benyons Solicitors
Total years of experience :20 years, 9 Months
and Industrial Diseases Solicitor
Handled purchase and sales conveyancing transactions from initial instructions, exchange of contracts to completion and post completion in respect of leasehold and freehold properties. Handled re-mortgages, transfers of equity, sales and purchases of shared ownership and new build purchases.
•Worked on 20 pre exchange conveyancing matters per week and completed 30 to 50 matters per month.
•Duties undertaken
•Obtained initial instructions for Sale and Purchase of residential and commercial property matters
•Opened files and progress matters in line with departmental procedures
•Undertook administrative work on files including letter and form production and photocopying as required
•Liaised with clients, estate agents, commercial agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors by telephone, post, e-mail or in person, as necessary, at every stage of the transaction
•Managed a range of property matters from initial instruction through to matter conclusion
•Undertook any additional delegated tasks including dealing with pre exchange of contract work, title reports, searches, raising enquiries etc.
•Managed post-exchange work and registrations, including completion statements
•Managed post-completion work including stamping of documents, Registration and Scheduling of Deeds
•Maintained my own diary and handled matters arising from transactions.
handled purchase and sales conveyancing transactions from initial instructions, exchange of contracts to completion.
•Checked title of leasehold flats, shared ownership leases, unregistered properties and new build properties.
•Assisted with technical queries and raising additional enquiries on purchase transaction.
Managed my own caseload which involved sales and purchases conveyancing, from initial instruction, exchange of contracts to completion of Freehold and Leasehold residential properties referred by Countrywide Estate Agents nationwide. Gained knowledge and experience of using Solicitor Case Management System and maintained a monthly target of 30 completions with assistance from a Legal Assistant.
Residential Property Law and Private Client
During my role as a trainee, I worked on 80 files as my caseload and assisted a solicitor with 350 files.
Grades A-C, including English and Mathematics
courses: Legal Practice Course
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Business Studies and Finance: Overall Distinctions/Merits
Grades A-C, including English and Mathematics