Residential Conveyancing Completions Assistant

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.