Completions Assistant - Residential Conveyancing

Legal Administrator - Residential Conveyancing

Location: Portsmouth
Salary: circa £25,000 per annum

Our client, an established and award-winning legal firm renowned for its exceptional client service, is seeking a Completions Assistant to join its dedicated Residential Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly respected practice that values its people and offers a supportive and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all post-exchange file administration, including exchange letters, pre-completion preparation, and coordination of completions.
• Submit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and ensure payment of Stamp Duty within the 14-day deadline.
• Handle Land Registry submissions within the search priority period and manage completed registrations, sending deeds to lenders or clients as appropriate.
• Oversee post-completion accounts, addressing queries and clearing balances prior to archiving.
• Manage archiving of files and postal allocation as required.
• Type correspondence and legal documents accurately and efficiently.
• Handle incoming calls in a professional manner, taking and relaying accurate messages.
• Provide assistance with client enquiries where possible.
• Offer general administrative support to the conveyancing team.

You will need:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• A team player with a proactive attitude.
• Confident IT user, proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience please don't hesitate to APPLY.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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