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Job Title: Post Completion Assistant
Heels & Brogues Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-known client based in Sunderland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as a Post Completion Assistant.
Salary: 24,000 per annum
Location: Sunderland
Benefits:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension contribution
- Opportunities for professional development
- Health and wellbeing support
Key Responsibilities for Post Completion Assistant:
- Completing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms.
- Setting up SDLT payments.
- Completing and submitting Land Registry applications.
- Liaising with fee earners to address Land Registry requisitions.
- Obtaining policy certificates.
- Drafting letters to lenders to notify of completion of registration.
- Renewing Land Registry priority searches.
- Providing general support to the conveyancing department.
Day-to-day of the role of a Post Completion Assistant:
- Provide full support to Conveyancing Solicitors to enhance their operational efficiency.
- Prepare and manage correspondence using the case management system.
- Attend to clients both via telephone and in person, ensuring a professional and responsive service.
- Administer filing systems and maintain accurate client records from opening to closure.
- Finalise post-completion processes, such as paying stamp duty to HMRC, serving notices to landlords, and registering new owners with the Land Registry.
- Respond to Land Registry queries and resolve issues swiftly.
- Prepare and send final documents to clients and lenders, confirming the completion of registrations.
- Collaborate with the wider conveyancing team to ensure smooth workflows and case progression.
Additional Responsibilities for Post Completion Assistant:
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, estate agents, solicitors, intermediaries, and other third parties, offering updates and general advice.
- Assist fee earners in managing tasks and diary schedules through the Case Management system.
- Update the Land Registry and various lender online portals as required.
- Handle ID requests and request funds via online portals.
- Support general administrative duties as needed to ensure efficient case management.
This is a fast-paced role requiring exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under strict deadlines.
