Job summary
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Post-Completions Conveyancing Assistant to join our dynamic conveyancing team. You will play a crucial role in the post-completion stage of a mix of property transactions, ensuring all necessary registrations and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities
* Preparing, drafting and submitting Land Registry applications
* Drafting and submitting Companies House charge registration applications
* Calculating, drafting and submitting SDLT returns, processing payments, dealing with internal stakeholders and clients as required
* Carrying out Land Registry and Land Charges (including bankruptcy) searches
* Downloading Land Registry and Companies House documents
* Serving notices (eg: to landlords and insurers after charge/assignment)
* Dealing with requisitions raised by the Land Registry and Companies House, liaising with other parties in respect of issues raised during applications to the Land Registry and pursuant to requisitions
* Responding to HMRC on SDLT return issues
* Dealing with pre-submission and registration queries
* Sending documents requested by clients & other parties to other parties and arranging courier services where necessary
* Any other tasks that may be required from time to time to support fee earners and client service needs
Candidate specification
* Previous experience within a similar role with exposure to post completions processes
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders
* The ability to work in a deadline driven, high volume environment, managing your own workload
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Pro-activity with the ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions
* Strong attention to detail, even when working to tight deadlines
* The ability to handle all communications and processes in an efficient and timely manner
* The ability to navigate and use online platforms as necessary including Land Registry, Companies House and HMRC, PLC and Lexis
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00 per year
Experience:
* Post completion conveyancing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person