Entry-level Legal Role - Redemptions and Completions - Close-knit team

An opportunity has arisen for to join a highly regarded law firm and close-knit conveyancing team based in Altrincham. This is a key role within the firm, carrying a significant level of responsibility for ensuring that residential property transactions are correctly and efficiently dealt with following completion. The successful candidate will take ownership of the post-completion and Land Registry process, working closely with the wider conveyancing team to ensure all matters are completed accurately and within the required timescales.

This would suit an experienced Post Completions Executive, Post Completions Assistant, Conveyancing Administrator, Legal Secretary or highly experienced Conveyancing Assistant who has a strong understanding of the post-completion process and is confident dealing with the HM Land Registry portal.

The Role:

• Managing the post-completion process from completion through to registration.
• Dealing with Land Registry applications and lodging documents electronically.
• Preparing and submitting applications through the HM Land Registry portal.
• Managing the redemption process and ensuring charges are appropriately dealt with.
• Dealing with Land Registry charges, notices and restrictions.
• Obtaining and processing release documentation.
• Preparing and dealing with DS1 and DS3 forms.
• Preparing and submitting CN1 applications.
• Dealing with RX4 forms and other Land Registry documentation.
• Monitoring applications and responding to requisitions where required.
• Ensuring registrations are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating the firm's case management system.
• Liaising with solicitors, fee earners, lenders, clients and the Land Registry where necessary.
• Ensuring all post-completion requirements are completed within the appropriate timescales.

About You

The firm is looking for someone who can take genuine ownership of the post-completion process and become an important member of this close-knit team. You should have a strong understanding of post-completion procedures, Land Registry applications and property transactions. Experience using the HM Land Registry portal is highly desirable.

The firm would particularly welcome applications from a highly experienced Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant who has developed substantial post-completion knowledge and is now looking for a role with greater responsibility. Accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are essential, as this is a position where your work will have a direct impact on the successful completion and registration of property transactions.

Why Apply?

• £30,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Key position within an established and respected law firm.
• Significant responsibility and genuine ownership of the post-completion function.
• Close-knit, friendly and supportive team.
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional to develop their career.
• Altrincham-based office.
• Varied and specialist Land Registry and post-completion work.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Post Completions Executive or Conveyancing Legal Secretary who wants to move into a role where their knowledge and experience are genuinely valued.

If you have strong experience in post completions, Land Registry applications, property charges, notices, restrictions, redemptions and release documents, this could be an excellent next step in your career.