Job Description
Role: Residential Property AssistantLocation: Leeds, City Centre, West YorkshireSalary: £26,000 - £28,000Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid We are working in partnership with a well-regarded law firm that is seeking an experienced Residential Property Assistant to join its established conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with post-completion experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
The residential conveyancing team forms part of a highly respected and wider real estate practice. In this role, you will support fee earners across a variety of residential property transactions while taking responsibility for key administrative and post-completion processes. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing post-completion work, including Land Registry registrations, responding to requisitions, and serving notices on landlords or managing agents
* Supporting file management from instruction through to file closure, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
* Preparing standard client engagement letters and contract documentation
* Requesting searches, redemption statements, deeds and other documentation from lenders, search providers, the Land Registry and other third parties
* Drafting transfer deeds and responding to pre-completion requisitions
* Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
* Assisting with completion preparation and final file checks
* Responding to sale enquiries and assisting with transactional queries
* Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and other professional contacts throughout the transaction process
The Candidate
The firm is looking for an individual with previous experience supporting residential conveyancing transactions, ideally with exposure to matters from instruction through to post-completion. Experience managing straightforward sales would be advantageous but is not essential, as training can be provided. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* A proactive and reliable approach to their work
* The ability to remain calm and focused within a busy team environment
* Excellent communication skills when working with clients and third parties
* The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Working Arrangements
The role is based within the firm's UK office network, with hybrid working available, allowing employees to work from home up to two days per week.
The Package
The firm offers a competitive benefits package and a positive, people-focused working culture, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Flexible holiday options
* Medical cash plan
* Pension scheme and life assurance
* Employee reward and recognition programmes
* Paid volunteering days
* Family-friendly leave policies
* A range of wellbeing and wellness initiatives
* Additional lifestyle benefits including travel and cycle-to-work schemes
Additional Information:
* CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
* This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days
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