Property Post-Completion Paralegal — Flexible Hybrid

Ampa; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/blended working

UK hubs across the UK

Job summary

Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to join the Property team, focusing on post-completion administration. You will support fee earners by ensuring all post-completion formalities are carried out accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key duties include preparing Land Registry AP1/FR1 applications, document management, handling payments, liaising with clients and lenders, and ensuring secure file closure and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a property or real estate environment.
• Strong understanding of post-completion processes and Land Registry procedures.
• Experience using case management systems and document management platforms.
• Familiarity with electronic signing tools and financial/payment systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process post-completion tasks arising from property transactions.
• Prepare and submit Land Registry applications (AP1s, FR1s) accurately and on time.
• Liaise with internal post-completions teams to ensure applications are correctly drafted and progressed to registration.
• Respond to Land Registry requisitions promptly and effectively, working with fee earners as needed.
• Collate, review, and organise completion documentation for registration and file closure.
• Oversee use of electronic signing platforms (DocuSign) ensuring documents are executed securely.
• Operate electronic payment systems to manage disbursements post-completion.
• Communicate with clients, agents, lenders and third parties regarding post-completion matters.
• Undertake file closure procedures ensuring compliance and archiving.

Skills

Property knowledge

Post-completion processes

Land Registry procedures

Case management systems

Document management

Financial/payment systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Case management systems

Document management platforms

DocuSign

Payments systems

Job description

Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to join the Property team, focusing on post-completion administration. You will support fee earners by ensuring all post-completion formalities are carried out accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.

Key duties include preparing Land Registry AP1/FR1 applications, document management, handling payments, liaising with clients and lenders, and ensuring secure file closure and compliance.