Conveyancing Fee Earner

  • Clayton Legal
  • Chester, Cheshire
  • Mar 20, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Vacancy: Solicitor - Conveyancing Department

Location: Chester

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and busy legal practice for a Solicitor to join their Conveyancing Department based in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional team within a thriving office environment.

The Role

Working within a fast-paced and friendly team, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing your own caseload independently
  • Prioritising workloads effectively and delegating where appropriate
  • Maintaining and developing client relationships
  • Identifying and generating new business opportunities
  • Networking to support business growth

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience handling residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, and leasehold transactions
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good IT proficiency
  • A team-oriented approach

The Firm

My client is a long-standing and reputable regional law firm with a modern outlook, combining traditional client care with a forward-thinking approach. The practice has grown steadily and now operates across multiple offices in the North West, with a strong presence and a diverse client base across England and Wales.

They are recognised for their high standards and hold respected industry accreditations, reflecting their commitment to quality and compliance.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Pension scheme
  • Attendance bonus
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional accrual after 2 years
  • Birthday leave
  • Life insurance (2x annual salary)
  • Paid parking
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Travel discount schemes
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Discounted legal services
  • Monthly incentives and social events, including raffles and annual celebrations
  • Regular charity initiatives

Training & Development

  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Internal workshops
  • Compliance-focused webinars

If this role sounds of interest to you please get in contact with Rebecca on (phone number removed) to discuss further or send across your up to date CV to (url removed)