If you are interested in becoming a conveyancing attorney, find out more about the duties and responsibilities of this type of attorney, and how you can enter conveyancing.
Transfer of attorney roles
This type of lawyer ideal with the legal issues that occur during the purchase and sale of real estate. They also communicate these problems to the seller, the buyer and the local authorities, so that the purchase or sale of the property takes place as quickly and smoothly as possible.
The role of a transfer attorney is to carry out what are known as local searches. Local searches involve establishing whether the property is subject to local authority proposals, leases, mortgages, land taxes, susceptibility to flooding or subsidence, or liability for defective building structures and repairs, and other aspects. In addition to this, there are other duties that this type of lawyer will be involved with on a daily basis, such as:
o communicate with buyers, sellers, real estate agents and local authorities regarding all aspects of the purchase or sale of property.
o Liaise with mortgage lenders and other financial institutions to establish that the required financing is available.
o Obtaining and verifying documents from the Land Registry and property titles.
o Help speed up the exchange of contracts and complete the transaction in a timely manner.
o Prepare Household Information Packet (HIP) if required.
Transfer Attorney Qualifications
Under normal circumstances, candidates are expected to have obtained an honors degree at the 2:1 level or first. Graduates who have a basic degree or an HND will generally not be considered suitable candidates. However, individuals with lower qualifications may enter an appropriate training program by first qualifying as a Legal Executive.
Graduates of all subjects, not just those with a law degree, can become lawyers. Those who have not studied for a law degree will need to complete a one-year Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). Many employers will recognize the experience and usefulness that can be gained by working in another profession or having a degree in another subject.
After obtaining a law degree or the CPE/GDL qualification, candidates will be required to take the Legal Practice Course (LPC). After this, they will begin the two-year training contract with a law firm. After this, they can become fully qualified transfer attorneys.
Personal qualities of the transfer lawyer
This type of legal work requires a transfer attorney to be highly organized and have the ability to work under tight deadlines and work well when under pressure. They must also have business savvy and be able to process large amounts of information quickly and accurately, thus requiring strong analytical skills.
Lawyers often work in teams and due to the amount of contact they have with clients, financial institutions and local authorities, they must have excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
If you think you could be a Transfer Lawyer, what are you waiting for?