Residential Conveyancing
London
£28,000 to £32,000 + Benefits
A well-established and highly regarded London law firm is seeking a Post Completion Assistant to join its busy Residential Property Conveyancing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills within a residential Property Conveyancing department. Working alongside experienced conveyancers and the post-completion team, you will play an important role in ensuring residential property transactions are completed efficiently and accurately following completion.
The Role
Supporting a busy Residential Property Conveyancing department, you will assist with all aspects of the post-completion process while providing wider administrative support to the team. This is a varied role requiring exceptional organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and submitting SDLT returns.
- Arranging SDLT payments.
- Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications.
- Assisting with Land Registry requisitions and liaising with fee earners to resolve outstanding matters.
- Obtaining NHBC policy certificates and other completion documentation.
- Preparing registration completion letters to lenders.
- Scanning, collating and organising documentation for Land Registry applications.
- Renewing Land Registry priority searches where required.
- Providing general administrative support across the Residential Conveyancing team.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous administrative experience within a residential conveyancing team / business.
You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a busy and collaborative team.
Ideally you will have:
- Previous administration experience within a legal or property environment.
- A good understanding of residential conveyancing and the post-completion process.
- Knowledge of SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience of legal case management systems being advantageous.
- A proactive approach, willingness to learn and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected London law firm known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and commitment to developing its people. You'll gain valuable exposure to residential conveyancing within a supportive team that encourages learning and career progression.
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000, depending on experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Duncan Seward at IRG Law.
IRG Law is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.