Conveyancing Assistant

Oculus Legal Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Ipswich is seeking a Post-Completion Assistant to join the residential conveyancing team. You will manage post-completion requirements across a varied caseload, including freehold and leasehold matters.

The role suits someone with post-completion experience or an experienced legal secretary/assistant looking to specialise in property law. You will work with Land Registry and lender portals, ensuring timely, accurate progress and strong client care.

Qualifications

• Post-completion or conveyancing experience required.
• Solid understanding of property law and post-completion processes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Confident using IT systems, incl. Land Registry portals and lender portals.
• Independent worker who supports the wider team and delivers great client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-completion requirements across a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Work on freehold, leasehold, shared ownership and remortgage matters.
• Prepare and submit Land Registry applications.
• Handle Land Registry requisitions and portal communications.
• Utilise online lender portals and case management systems.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Ensure timely progression and high-quality client care.

Skills

Post-completion

Residential conveyancing

Property law

Attention to detail

Deadline management

IT systems

Client care

Tools

Land Registry portals

Case management systems

Job description

I’m currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in East Anglia who are looking to add a Post-Completion Assistant to their residential conveyancing team in Ipswich.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous post-completion experience, or an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant with a strong understanding of residential conveyancing who is looking to specialise further.

The role:

• Managing post-completion requirements across a varied residential conveyancing caseload
• Working across freehold, leasehold, shared ownership and remortgage matters
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
• Dealing with Land Registry requirements and requisitions
• Using online lender portals and case management systems
• Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors and other third parties
• Ensuring matters are progressed accurately and within required timescales
• Supporting the wider conveyancing team with a high level of client care

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous post-completion or residential conveyancing experience
• Has a good understanding of property law and post-completion processes
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Can manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
• Is confident using IT systems, ideally including Land Registry and lender portals
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• Takes pride in providing excellent client service