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.