Post Completions Assistant - Residential Conveyancing
Location: Wakefield
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking a Post Completions Assistant to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to play a key role in ensuring matters are concluded efficiently and accurately following completion.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing all post-completion processes, working closely with fee earners and conveyancing teams to ensure files are finalised in a timely and compliant manner.
Key responsibilities include:
Paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to HMRC within required timeframes
Serving Notices on landlords and managing related correspondence
Registering new owners with the Land Registry, including First Registrations
Dealing with Land Registry Requisitions promptly and accurately
Liaising with residential conveyancing teams to resolve any outstanding post-completion queries
Closing and archiving files, ensuring all case management systems and paper files are fully completed and compliant
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a post completions or residential conveyancing role
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Familiarity with Land Registry processes and SDLT requirements
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines
Confident communicator with a proactive, team-focused approach
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to develop within a growing conveyancing team
Long-term career prospects within a stable and well-established practice