Job description
Completions Assistant – Residential PropertyLocation: Guildford
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Positions available: Multiple
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for multiple Completions Assistants to join the growing team of a highly regarded specialist property law firm in Guildford.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in residential property and conveyancing. Previous legal or conveyancing experience is advantageous, but the firm is also open to recent graduates with strong attention to detail, organisation and a genuine interest in developing a legal career.
Candidates must be local to Guildford and able to commute to the office daily.
The Role
As a Completions Assistant, you will support lawyers and paralegals in progressing residential property transactions through to completion.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with residential property completions.
- Preparing and checking completion documentation and statements.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents.
- Coordinating completion monies and outstanding requirements.
- Keeping clients and relevant parties updated.
- Maintaining accurate case management records.
- Monitoring deadlines and progressing outstanding matters.
- Providing a high level of client service.
The firm is looking for candidates who are organised, proactive and keen to learn.
You may already have experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Property Paralegal or Completions Assistant, or be a recent graduate seeking your first opportunity within the legal sector.
For graduates, the key requirements are:
- Strong academic background.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and take responsibility.
- Genuine interest in residential property and conveyancing.
- Positive, proactive and team-focused approach.
- Local to Guildford and able to commute to the office.
About the Firm
The firm is a specialist property law practice with a strong reputation for residential conveyancing and a modern, technology-led approach. Experienced property lawyers work alongside dedicated support teams, using technology to make the conveyancing process more efficient, transparent and client-focused.
Why Join?
- Join a specialist property law firm.
- Excellent opportunity to build a career in residential conveyancing.
- Recent graduates considered alongside experienced candidates.
- Training and exposure to experienced property professionals.
- Modern, technology-led environment.
- Supportive and collaborative team.
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
- Multiple positions available.
If you are a recent graduate or have residential property experience, are highly organised and want to develop a long-term career within a specialist property firm, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please note: candidates must be based locally to Guildford and able to commute to the office.
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