Post Completions Legal Assistant

Eventus Recruitment Group; Walsall; Ibrido; GBP 26.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Company events

Descrizione del lavoro

Eventus Legal is seeking a Post Completion Assistant for an established residential conveyancing practice in Walsall, West Midlands. This full-time, permanent role offers £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience, with hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme.

You will assist post-exchange and post-completion tasks through to registration and file closure. The role requires detail-oriented individuals who can manage deadlines, communicate clearly with

Competenze

• 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 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: experience in residential conveyancing post‑completion work.
• Desirable familiarity with the HM Land Registry portal, HMRC SDLT online service and the residential conveyancing process.

Mansioni

• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns for England and 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.

Conoscenze

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Independent worker

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Eventus Legal are seeking a Post Completion Assistant for an established residential conveyancing practice in Walsall, West Midlands. This is a full‑time, permanent job position offering £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme. In addition, you will support the team with the important work that follows exchange and completion, through to registration and file closure.

Duties and 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.

Your Skills and Experience

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.