Berwins is seeking a qualified residential property lawyer with 3 to 6 years PQE, who works with less supervision to provide the best service to the client. The candidate must be IT literate, a team worker and client orientated.Specific Responsibilities

To provide quality, timely advice to clients, seeking assistance and support where necessary.To interpret and progress all stages of the matter to ensure client requirements are met.To ensure matter files, internal databases, archive and billing systems are up to date using the relevant internal forms and procedures and organised in accordance with standards set out in the Practice Manual and further developed within the relevant Team procedures.To provide regular feedback to other team lawyers on any aspects of their matters as delegated.To provide support for and work alongside junior lawyers.To develop personal technical knowledge.To complete the appropriate Continuing Professional Development commitments, as stipulated by appropriate regulatory body.To endeavour to achieve personal billing and collections targets and to ensure work in progress is promptly converted to cash.To endeavour to consistently meet clients’ expectations.Marketing – In line with the Team business plan, initiate and take part in marketing and promotional activities on behalf of the firm as appropriate. To develop and maintain relationships with clients, non-clients and multipliers to promote the firm.General Responsibilities

Promote the firmMaintain a clean and tidy working environmentPractice good health and safetyMaintain accurate and tidy work methodsRespect the ability and contribution of othersPractice good manners and courtesy to allAdhere to and support the firm’s core valuesComply fully with the items of work laid down by your managementThe Residential Property Team

Berwins’ CQS accredited residential property team is one of the foremost units in the region and supports clients at various stages of their life; from first time buyers taking their first steps onto the property ladder to families looking to move to a larger home, high net worth individuals seeking substantial properties to older clients looking to downsize.Location

The successful candidate will primarily be based in the firm’s Harrogate office, but Berwins operate out of three locations:Harrogate as the firm’s head office, where most teams are basedLeeds, established in 2013 with flexible available desks within a separate office, at Platform New Station StreetYork, which has a small serviced office and currently having occasional use, but with growth possibilitiesAbout Berwins

Berwins was established in 1993 and has based itself very strongly on its values of care, expertise and service. It has sought to make the best use of technology, and has operated paper-light since 2024 (and paperless in corporate and commercial). Every person at Berwins uses at least two and often three screens, whether in-office or working remotely, and lawyers use Microsoft Surface devices. We use desk-booking software, calendar-booking software, BigHand task management and Liberate Case Management.Benefits

Benefits include:Flexitime – with the ability to accrue an additional 1 days leave per quarter (total of 4 per calendar year)Medical Cash planOn site parking in Harrogate (subject to availability and salary sacrifice)Option to Purchase additional annual leave (maximum 5 days)Discount off inhouse legal services for employee and immediate family.In the first instance please contact Michelle Crowhurst for an initial discussion and fuller description of the opportunity and role.

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