HMLR Paralegal (Post Completion)

Purpose of the Role

The role is suitable for candidates with a desire to focus on property post-completion matters and specialise in this area. We are ideally looking for candidates with experience of dealing with Land Registry applications and land tax returns (SDLT and LTT). This role would suit candidates who are committed to developing their skills and advancing their careers within the paralegal and/or commercial property field, rather than those who are seeking to progress to qualification via a training contract.

The Team

Launched in 2010, our well-established, high performing and busy Transaction Services Team (TST) help Addleshaw Goddard deliver a world class service to its clients. We were the first team of its kind in the UK and continue to innovate by delivering work in the most efficient way, saving our clients time and money. We are now one of the Firm's biggest Groups, with our team being made up of apprentices, paralegals, managers and solicitors. Our team members focus on tasks that are found in a wide variety of legal assignments, but which do not necessarily need to be done by qualified lawyers, including process elements of transactional, advisory and contentious work. We are supported by the use of technology and play a key role in enabling Addleshaw Goddard to respond to client demand for more innovative and better value services. This role forms part of a newly established and dedicated Post-Completion Hub which deals exclusively with Land Registry applications and land tax returns to support the wider TST Real Estate team and Real Estate Group.

Aside from a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, you'll get fantastic opportunities to support some of the UK's largest businesses. With our focus on continuous development and progression, we created a career development framework and training programme specifically for the TST. As part of that framework, you'll have the opportunity to have a career conversation every 4 months to ensure we're supporting you to meet your development goals and to discuss your progression.

What to Expect in This Role

• Submission and management of Land Registry applications including first registrations and applications to register transfers, leases, easements, charges, discharges, unilateral notices and deeds of variation (training will be given for more complex applications);
• Submission of HMLR applications;
• Keeping our internal case management system updated at all times and providing regular updates to internal clients on matter progress;
• Compliance with internal quality assurance processes including checking Land Registry applications, SDLT and LTT returns for quality, consistency and content;
• Contributing to development of the wider Real Estate paralegal team which may include participating in the design and delivery of team training;
• Attending relevant training, keeping up to date with technical developments and knowhow relating to HMLR & Land Tax matters;
• Any additional tasks as required by the business.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in complex commercial property post-completion matters and develop a specialism in this area;
• Minimum of 6 months' Conveyancing experience is essential;
• A high level of attention to detail and ability to follow team processes and procedures;
• Effective personal, organisational and time management skills, the ability to closely monitor matter progress and manage competing priorities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and proactively provide updates on matter progress;
• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work;
• Self-motivation and a willingness to get involved in new developments;
• A strong work ethic and a desire to develop and succeed;
• A readiness to contribute to a dynamic team environment and to produce high quality work;
• A willingness to invest in others to contribute to meeting internal client service standards;
• The ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency, ensuring relevant deadlines are not missed;
• Common sense, commerciality, the ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgement;
• An interest in, or experience of, using technology to deliver work and improve team processes.