Paralegal - Post-Completion

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Paralegal to join our Property team, with a primary focus on post-completion administrative processes. The role involves supporting fee earners by ensuring all post-completion formalities are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in progressing matters to finalisation following completion, with particular emphasis on Land Registry applications, document management, financial administration, and file closure.

Responsibilities

Manage and process all post-completion tasks arising from property transactions; Prepare and submit Land Registry applications (including AP1s, FR1s, and related documents) accurately and within required timeframes; Liaise with internal post-completions teams to ensure applications are correctly drafted, submitted, and progressed to registration; Respond to Land Registry requisitions promptly and effectively, working with fee earners where necessary; Collate, review, and organise all completion documentation required for registration and file closure; Oversee use of electronic signing platforms (e.g., DocuSign), ensuring documents are executed correctly and securely; Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all documents and correspondence within case management systems; Operate electronic payment systems to manage disbursements and outgoing funds post-completion; Ensure funds are distributed accurately and in line with completion statements and client instructions; Assist with reconciliation processes and liaise with accounts teams as required; Communicate with clients, agents, lenders, and third parties regarding post-completion matters; Provide updates on registration progress and deal with queries professionally and efficiently; Work collaboratively with fee earners and the wider property team to ensure seamless transaction closure; Undertake file closure procedures, ensuring all documentation is complete, compliant, and appropriately archived; Verify that all post-completion tasks have been finalised prior to file closure; Ensure compliance

Requirements

Previous experience in a property or real estate environment; Strong understanding of post-completion processes and Land Registry procedures; Experience using case management systems and document management platforms; Familiarity with electronic signing tools and financial/payment systems; Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail; Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Highly organised and methodical approach to work; Proactive with a problem-solving mindset; Reliable with a high level of accuracy and accountability; Team-oriented with a collaborative working style

Benefits

Agile working; Access to award-winning learning; Flexibility built on trust; Opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists