Post Completion Assistant

SJC Partners Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunity

Job summary

SJC Partners are recruiting a Post Completion Assistant to join their Residential Property team in Birmingham. You will manage post-completion work on conveyancing files, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time from completion through to registration and file closure.

The role suits someone who enjoys detailed admin work, keeping files organised and progressing efficiently, with hybrid working and opportunities to develop within an established law firm.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work both independently and with colleagues.
• Experience in post-completion or residential conveyancing is advantageous and familiarity with Land Registry portal and SDLT service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit SDLT and Welsh LTT returns within statutory deadlines.
• Submit Land Registry applications and respond to requisitions.
• Arrange mortgage redemptions and chase confirmation of discharge.
• Serve notices on landlords and management companies.
• Check completed registrations and send documents to clients and lenders.
• Help fee earners discharge undertakings and maintain accurate records.
• Update the case management system and close completed files.
• Provide administrative support to the conveyancing team.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Land Registry portal

HMRC SDLT service

Case management system

Job description

Post Completion Assistant

Birmingham | Full-time, permanent

What you’ll receive

• Hybrid working, combining office and home working
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your experience within an established law firm

Your role

SJC Partners are recruiting a Post Completion Assistant to join an established Residential Property team in Birmingham. You’ll manage post-completion work on residential conveyancing files, ensuring outstanding tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines, from completion through to registration and file closure. This role would suit someone who enjoys detailed administrative work and takes pride in keeping files organised and progressing efficiently.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and submit SDLT and Welsh LTT returns within statutory deadlines.
• Submit Land Registry applications and respond to requisitions.
• Arrange mortgage redemptions and chase confirmation of discharge.
• Serve notices on landlords and management companies.
• Check completed registrations and send documents to clients and lenders.
• Help fee earners discharge undertakings and maintain accurate records.
• Update the case management system and close completed files.
• Provide administrative support to the conveyancing team.

What you’ll need

Strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines. You’ll communicate clearly, work confidently with IT systems and be comfortable working independently while supporting colleagues.

Previous post-completion or residential conveyancing experience would be advantageous, alongside familiarity with the Land Registry portal and HMRC SDLT service.