JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL – REAL ESTATE – POST COMPLETION
SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits
Are you an experienced Post-Completion Paralegal? Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a Paralegal on their Real Estate team.
The role will be to provide a proactive, high-quality support to a busy Real Estate team, with a primary focus on post-completion work (including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions) and wider transactional support as required.
If you are a post-completion paralegal, we encourage you to submit your CV, we’d love to hear from you!


JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will take day-to-day ownership of post-completion matters, including SDLT and Land Registry work.
SDLT calculations
* Preparing and submitting returns to HMRC (including via InfoTrack where used)
* Monitoring submission status and deadlines, chasing where required
* Supporting fee earners with SDLT-related queries and evidence requirements


Land Registry
*Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications (including first registrations)
*Using LR Digital / portal-style submissions and InfoTrack Land Registry submissions
*Drafting and collating supporting documents and evidence (e.g. certified copies, plans, identity evidence where applicable)
*Dealing with requisitions: analysing requisitions, liaising with fee earners, responding within deadlines, and progressing applications through to completion
*Maintaining accurate post-completion records and reporting on application progress
File and Matter Management
* Creating and maintaining post-completion checklists, trackers and key date reminders
* Ensuring all post-completion steps are completed promptly and documented clearly on file
* Ensuring matter data is kept up to date in the case management system


Lost deeds/reconstruction of title
*Acquiring evidence of legal ownership/occupation
* Preparing ST3 forms for signing
* Preparing and submitting FR1 applications
* Adverse possession
* Preparing ADV applications/forms and supporting evidence bundles


General Support
*Opening files, conflict checks, ID/AML processes and source of funds/source of wealth support
*Producing and managing transaction bibles, completion bundles and post-completion packs
*Drafting and formatting routine documents and correspondence (under supervision where appropriate)
*Coordinating signing and witnessing arrangements and managing document execution logistics
*Liaising professionally with clients, agents, lenders, counterparties and third parties
*Assisting with pre-completion and completion administration (e.g. checklists, CP satisfaction tracking, chasing outstanding items)


Technology and Process Improvement
*Use case management systems, digital submission platforms and e-signing tools confidently
*Spot opportunities to streamline post-completion workflows (e.g. templates, trackers, standard operating steps)
*Maintain high-quality data and support accurate reporting/visibility of post-completion pipelines
*Stay curious about new legal tech and be willing to learn and share best practices across the team


Skills Essential
Strong working knowledge of post-completion processes, including:
*SDLT calculations and returns
* Land Registry applications, including portal/digital submission and requisition handling
* Excellent organisation and ability to manage a high volume of matters and deadlines
* High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
* Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
* Confidence using IT systems and learning new platforms quickly
* Ability to work effectively in a high-performing team and to prioritise under pressure
Desirable
*Prior use of InfoTrack (or similar) for SDLT and/or Land Registry submissions
*Exposure to first registrations, reconstruction of title, and/or adverse possession applications
*Experience in process improvement, document automation, or creating templates/trackers to improve efficiency
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within 24 - 48 hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities if they match your interests and qualifications.