Post Completions Paralegal

Posted 18 days 12 hours ago by Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK1 1
Job Description

Our client, a Leading 200 Private Practice Firm, is seeking a Post Completions Paralegal to join its Real Estate team, with a focus on post-completion work. The firm offers a strong benefits package including private healthcare, Perkbox, a generous holiday allowance, and a range of other excellent incentives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carrying out SDLT calculations and submitting returns to HMRC (including via InfoTrack)
  • Monitoring SDLT submissions, deadlines and progress
  • Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications, including first registrations, via digital/portal systems
  • Drafting and collating supporting documentation and managing requisitions through to completion
  • Maintaining accurate post-completion records, trackers and key dates
  • Handling adverse possession matters, including ADV applications and evidence bundles
  • Obtaining and verifying evidence of ownership and occupation (ST3 forms, FR1 applications)
  • Opening files, completing conflict checks, ID/AML and source of funds/wealth checks
  • Producing completion bundles, transaction bibles and post-completion packs
  • Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and third parties
  • Providing general pre- and post-completion administrative support
Skills & Experience
  • Strong knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry post-completion processes
  • Experience with portal-based submissions (e.g. InfoTrack desirable)
  • Excellent organisation and ability to manage high-volume workloads and deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
  • Clear communication skills and confident use of IT systems
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced team
  • Experience with adverse possession or first registrations desirable
Benefits
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Non-Contractual Leave
  • BUPA Private Health
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Death in Service
  • Perkbox

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