Conveyancing Assistant

Oculus Legal Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Collaborative team

Career progression

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Conveyancing Post-Completion Assistant to join its Residential Property team in Ipswich. The role supports post-completion processes, ensuring registrations, submissions, and admin tasks are completed accurately and on time.

With prior conveyancing experience, you will handle Land Registry applications, SDLT returns, and liaise with clients, lenders and HM Land Registry to push transactions to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing, ideally post-completion focused.
• Knowledge of the post-completion process and Land Registry applications.
• Experience preparing SDLT returns and dealing with Land Registry requisitions.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-completion matters following residential transactions.
• Prepare and submit HM Land Registry applications.
• Complete and submit SDLT returns and arrange payment where required.
• Deal with Land Registry requisitions and resolve issues.
• Ensure registrations are accurate and filed within deadlines.
• Review completion documentation and keep files complete.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders and HM Land Registry.
• Update the firm's case management system and records.
• Ensure compliance procedures and post-completion files are closed efficiently.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Post-completion

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career within residential conveyancing and specialise in post-completion matters within an established and respected law firm?

We are working with a well-respected firm who are seeking a Conveyancing Post-Completion Assistant to join their busy and successful Residential Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience who enjoys working with documentation, ensuring accuracy and helping transactions reach their final stages efficiently.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the post-completion process, ensuring all necessary registrations, submissions and administrative tasks are completed accurately and within the required timescales.

The role will involve:

• Managing post-completion matters following the completion of residential property transactions
• Preparing and submitting applications to HM Land Registry
• Completing and submitting SDLT returns and arranging payment where required
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions and resolving any issues that arise
• Ensuring registration applications are submitted accurately and within relevant deadlines
• Reviewing completion documentation and ensuring files are complete
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and HM Land Registry to progress outstanding matters
• Updating the firm's case management system and maintaining accurate records
• Ensuring compliance procedures are followed and post-completion files are closed efficiently

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within residential conveyancing, ideally in a post-completion-focused role
• A good understanding of the post-completion process, including Land Registry applications
• Experience preparing SDLT returns and dealing with Land Registry requisitions would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience using a legal case management system would be beneficial

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected and established law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to develop specialist post-completion expertise
• Long-term progression opportunities within the legal profession

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a Conveyancing Assistant or Post-Completion Assistant looking to build on their existing experience within a reputable Residential Property team. You'll play an important role in ensuring transactions are finalised accurately and efficiently, while developing your expertise in Land Registry applications, SDLT and post-completion procedures.