Post Completions Legal Assistant

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Company events

Job summary

Eventus Legal, Tamworth, Staffordshire, is seeking a Post Completion Assistant to join its residential property team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will oversee administrative steps after property transactions, with training and development opportunities and hybrid working.

The role offers a salary of £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience, plus 25 days’ holiday with bank holidays, and a supportive environment focused on accurate administration and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and ability to manage a high volume of tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Clear written and verbal communication with colleagues and third parties.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit SDLT returns for England and LTT returns for Wales within statutory deadlines.
• Arrange redemption of sellers' mortgages and obtain discharge documentation.
• Prepare and submit HM Land Registry applications and supporting documents.
• Monitor pending registrations and respond to Land Registry requisitions.
• Serve notices of assignment and charge on landlords and management companies.
• Check completed registrations against documents and share information with clients and lenders.
• Support fee earners with discharge of undertakings and maintain Undertakings Register.
• Maintain accurate case management records and close files once post-completion matters are resolved.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication

Independent working

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Legal case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management systems

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Post Completion Assistant to join an established law firm's residential property team in Tamworth, Staffordshire. This full-time, permanent job position offers a salary of £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience, hybrid working and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Alongside this, you will play an important part in ensuring property transactions are registered accurately, with training and development opportunities available.

Role Responsibilities

The Post Completion Assistant will take responsibility for the administrative steps needed after residential property transactions complete, helping ensure timely registration and accurate file closure. Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns for England and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) returns for Wales within statutory deadlines.
• Arranging redemption of sellers' mortgages and obtaining confirmation of discharge, including DS1, ED and e-DS1 documentation.
• Preparing and submitting HM Land Registry applications and supporting documents, including AP1, TR1 and TP1 forms.
• Monitoring pending registration applications, responding to Land Registry requisitions and liaising with fee earners when needed.
• Serving notices of assignment and charge on landlords and management companies and obtaining receipted copies.
• Checking completed registrations against transaction documents and sending title and completion information to clients and lenders.
• Supporting fee earners with the discharge of undertakings and keeping the Undertakings Register updated in accordance with firm policy.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and closing files once post-completion matters are resolved.

Person Specification

This Post Completion Assistant opportunity will suit someone who enjoys detail-focused work and can manage competing deadlines with care. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage a high volume of administrative tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a reliable approach to completing work on time.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues and relevant third parties.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to the wider residential property team.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Desirable previous experience in residential conveyancing post-completion work.
• Desirable familiarity with the HM Land Registry portal, HMRC SDLT online service and the residential conveyancing process.

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Post Completion Assistant will join a supportive residential conveyancing team, with opportunities to develop their skills and spend time with colleagues. Benefits and rewards will include:

• A salary of £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, combining time in the office with working from home.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A company pension scheme.
• Company events, including social meet-ups twice a year.

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established law firm providing residential property services as part of a broader legal practice. Its conveyancing team supports property transactions through to registration and file closure, with a focus on accurate administration and clear communication. The firm offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for training and professional development.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.