Job title
Paralegal – Real Estate – Post Completion
Salary
£28,000 - £30,000
Hours of employment
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits
Excellent additional benefits
Are you an experienced Post-Completion Paralegal? Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a Paralegal on their Real Estate team.
Responsibilities
* Take day-to-day ownership of post-completion matters, including SDLT and Land Registry work.
* SDLT calculations; preparing and submitting returns to HMRC (including via InfoTrack where used); monitoring submission status and deadlines; chasing when required; supporting fee earners with SDLT-related queries and evidence requirements.
* Land Registry tasks: preparing and submitting applications (including first registrations); using LR Digital / portal-style submissions and InfoTrack Land Registry submissions; drafting and collating supporting documents and evidence (certified copies, plans, identity evidence); dealing with requisitions (analysing requisitions, liaising with fee earners, responding within deadlines, and progressing applications to completion); maintaining accurate post-completion records and reporting on application progress.
* File and Matter Management: creating and maintaining checklists, trackers, key date reminders; ensuring all steps completed promptly and documented; maintaining matter data in case management system.
* Lost deeds / reconstruction of title: acquiring evidence of legal ownership/occupation; preparing ST3 forms; preparing and submitting FR1 applications.
* Adverse possession: preparing ADV applications/forms and supporting evidence bundles.
* General Support: opening files, conflict checks, ID/AML processes and source of funds/wealth support; producing and managing transaction bibles, completion bundles and post-completion packs; drafting and formatting routine documents and correspondence; coordinating signing and witnessing arrangements and managing document execution logistics; liaising professionally with clients, agents, lenders, counterparties and third parties; assisting with pre-completion and completion administration.
* Technology and Process Improvement: use case management systems, digital submission platforms, e-signing tools; spot opportunities to streamline workflows; maintain high-quality data and reporting; stay curious about new legal tech and share best practices.
Skills (Essential)
* Strong working knowledge of post-completion processes (SDLT calculations and returns; Land Registry applications, portal/digital submission, requisition handling).
* Excellent organisation, ability to manage high volume of matters and deadlines.
* High attention to detail, sense of ownership and follow-through.
* Clear and professional communication (written and verbal).
* Confidence using IT systems and learning new platforms quickly.
* Ability to work effectively in a high-performing team and prioritise under pressure.
Desirable
* Prior use of InfoTrack for SDLT and/or Land Registry submissions.
* Exposure to first registrations, reconstruction of title, adverse possession applications.
* Experience in process improvement, document automation, or creating templates/trackers to improve efficiency.
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