What will you be doing?
In the Residential team, you’ll be responsible for :
* Assisting the solicitors in the team with due diligence on residential development sites (e.g. title checks, property searches etc)
* Assisting the solicitors in the team in preparing draft documents
* Assisting the team in preparing reports
* Assisting the team at exchange and completion
* Residential conveyancing/auction sales– preparing contract packs, dealing with enquiries etc
* Post completion – preparing Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions, submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
* Making and receiving telephone calls to deal with routine client enquiries and communications
* Attending progress meetings with clients
You’ll also play a vital role supporting work being carried out by the team on major residential schemes by managing documentation, taking responsibility for carrying out conveyancing searches and dealing with post completion activities. You’ll be working with housebuilders, social housing providers and local authorities.
So what are we looking for?
Previous real estate and/or paralegal experience would be useful but is not essential, however you’ll be degree educated, with a law degree or GDL being desirable. Candidates without experience working in the housing sector will be considered provided they have an interest in working in real estate and developing their skills and knowledge.
What’s also important to us is that you’re able to provide the highest level of customer/client experience in a fast paced environment, will take ownership and use initiative. You’ll also be able to demonstrate excellent time management and have proven forward planning skills and the ability to prioritise. You must also have good communication skills, numeracy and literacy skills, and experience of using IT software such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
To be successful in this role you’ll need as a minimum:
* Educated to degree level
* Experience managing and prioritising your workload.
* Computer literacy, having had experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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