Reed
Residential Conveyancing Completions Assistant
- Location: Burgess Hill
- Job Type: Full-time – Immediate Start Available!
Join a long-established, employee-owned law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services across Sussex. We are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Completions Assistant to support our busy Residential Property team. This role is pivotal in managing completions and post-completion tasks for a variety of residential transactions, including shared ownership matters.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare and issue completion statements.
- Request, check, and chase mortgage advance monies.
- Conduct pre-completion checks ensuring all conditions are satisfied.
- Manage completion day processes, including the transfer and receipt of funds.
- Handle post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
- Assist with shared ownership transactions, liaising with housing associations and ensuring compliance with scheme-specific requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, lenders, estate agents, and other solicitors.
- Keep accurate file records in line with firm procedures and risk management requirements.
- Deliver consistently high standards of client care in accordance with the firm’s Client Care policy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a residential conveyancing environment.
- Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced completions setting.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Competent IT skills and experience with a case management system.
- Proven experience handling completions and post-completion work.
- Familiarity with shared ownership transactions and understanding of lender requirements and Land Registry processes.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Increasing annual leave policy.
- Participation in the firm’s employee ownership structure.
- Training and development opportunities.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Residential Conveyancing Completions Assistant position, please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, or reach out to discuss confidentially to Mark Watts at Reed, your local legal recruitment specialist.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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