Nikki Harrison

• Running a case load of 150+ live files of residential conveyancing sale and purchase matters.
• Title checking and raising enquiries.
• Advising client on SDLT and making payment of any tax on completion.
• Mortgage Reporting and obtaining signed mortgage deeds.
• Undertaking Local/Drainage searches and advising client on the results.
• Assisting clients to answer enquiries on sale properties.
• Liaising with Land Registry on any problematic/title/registration issues.
• Offering support and guidance to junior/support members of staff.
• Preparing Contracts on sales.
• Checking replies to TA13 and undertaking Bankruptcy/OS1 Searches.
• Authorising Exchange of Contracts.
• Uploading and downloading using the lender panel portals for mortgage offers and submission for funds.
• Supervising Quotes, File Opening and archiving.
• Requesting Redemption Figures.
• Advising clients and drafting simple Declaration of Trust between co-owners.
• Obtaining appropriate Indemnity Insurance Policies.
• Managed a diverse caseload involving residential property transactions, including registered and unregistered properties. Newbuild and Leasehold. (I have taken a step back from Leasehold Purchases until further guidance is offering on the Building Safety Act as per my current employers instructions.
• Continuously updated professional knowledgebase through attendance at industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay current on legal trends and best practices. I am about to sit my annual CQS training.
• Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information during the conveyancing process.
• Mitigated potential legal issues by conducting thorough research on property ownership history and outstanding liens or encumbrances.
• Collaborated with local estate agents and mortgage advisors to expedite property sales and purchases for mutual clients.
• Built up a referral bases of 10 strong regular referral sources and some less frequent.
• Conducted comprehensive due diligence to identify/verification clients identification and source of funds.
• Developed a reputation for excellence within local estate agents, mortgage advisors, friends and family by consistently delivering quality results in the conveyancing process.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely updates on the progress of their property transactions.
• Maintained organized client files, ensuring easy access to vital documents when needed during the transaction process using a paper file and case management software system.
• General over seeing of the running of the branch, including resolving staff disputes/concerns/absences, IT issues.
• Regular Networking with referrals and other lawyers in the community.

After having my first son I came back into Conveyancing after having a breakf for a few years. I started 3 days a week supporting other fees earners undertaking exchange of contracts, set up for completion and registration. I did that for around a year and quickly picked up where I had left off.

I started running my own case load at Jane Brooks Law in around June 2015 and began my CLC journey in 2016 to be a qualified Licenced Conveyancer I undertook the same job description as I have stated at Murray Hills but without the responsibility of managing a branch. I qualified in March 2020. My experience grew stronger and my attention to client satisfaction ensured I started to pick up my own referral cases rather than just relying on the work passed to me from the firm.