The New Law Society Conveyancing Protocol - Could the new Integrated Case Manager help you?
2011 is set to be a challenging year for solicitors and residential conveyancers throughout the country with the SRA unveiling a sweep of PII reforms and the Law Society bringing in the new Conveyancing Protocol.
This protocol will provide a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing. It has been introduced to reduce fraud and improve standards throughout the industry.
Although not an essential accreditation many solicitors have said they fear that solicitors and conveyancers may be struck off lenders panels and this could close many firms who have conveyancing as their main source of business. And with the economy as it stands this would make life much more difficult for solicitors and conveyancers.
Some of the rules in the new protocol need carefully thought out procedures and standardised work flows – and you can keep in control of these obligations much more easily with a good case and practice management system
You may be interested in the new release from Perfect Software – ‘The Small Firm Specialists’. Integrated Case can be installed with a pre set conveyancing workflows that include word documents, emails, key dates and other diary entries. This will assist you to meet the requirements for the Law Society by evidencing that you are responding promptly to all communications, maintaining a high standard of courtesy and keeping your clients pleased with the work you undertake. And, because not all residential conveyancing matters are exactly the same, the work flows (for all case types) can be amended and extended.
With Integrated Case document control is a big feature, which is also a big role in the new protocol. All documents are filed directly to the matter creating a virtual folder making it easily accessible to those who need to see it. You can be rest assured that all of your documents will be kept together and backed up by the system on a regular basis.
With prompts for both identity checks and conflict of interest you will always be in line with the new protocol making sure you can meet all money laundering regulations.
Please feel free to contact us on 01656 720071 for more information on the different packages and a free no obligation online demonstration of the software.