Job description
Completions Assistant
A highly regarded firm with a long-standing history is currently seeking a new Completions Assistant to join their residential conveyancing team. This role will be based near Southampton, in the town of Chandler's Ford.
The successful Completions Assistant will provide essential administrative support and assistance to fee-earners in the team.
You will be responsible for handling all aspects of the deal after exchange, up to completion. This means dealing with clients, lenders, and other lawyers, to make sure everything is ready for moving day.
Duties will include:
- Working with Land Registry
- Telephone contact with clients, estate agents and other solicitors
- Operate the case management system.
- Update exchange / completion dates, prepare Stamp Duty.
- Log and check incoming deeds - prepare and submit notices where necessary.
- Send Title Deeds to Mortgagee/Client as appropriate.
- Archive file when appropriate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in Residential Conveyancing
- Good team player
- Strong attention to detail & organisation skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident with IT systems
- Knowledge of Case Management
- Professional with good telephone manners
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday (+ extra day off on your birthday)
- Pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Death in Service
- Regular social events (including theatre trips, wine tasting, festivals, and more throughout the year).
You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team of individuals who enjoy providing a personal service to their clients.
