Completions Assistant

I am currently recruiting for a multi service law firm in Sheffield who are looking to recruit a Completions Assistant to their busy residential conveyancing team.

Job Purpose:

Manage day to day operational duties and proactively progress the Conveyancing case load to completion, communicating with clients effectively on their property transactions. Provide a client centric service when conducting property transactions in accordance with the relevant statutory and regulatory framework and in accordance with best Conveyancing practice.

Job Responsibilities:

Deal with general routine Conveyancing enquires via email, fax, and telephone and in face-to-face meetings.
Liaise with third parties, including buyers Solicitors, Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, IFA's, Landlords and Management Companies.

Purchase:

Exchange and Complete transactions
Prepare a draft bill and statement
Request deposit from client
Undertake final searches
Land Charges and Land Registry
Request money for completion from client and mortgage lender
Deal with completion, chits, sending deed out to other side, letters to client and update agents. including submit SDLT
Update chancel spreadsheet.
Release / check undertakings.
(Help to buy only)- send copy of mortgage deed on completion
Notices
Deeds of covenant
Check residual balance and action appropriately
Prepare file for registration

Sale:

Exchange and Complete transactions
Request final redemption figure once completion date agreed
Prepare draft bill and statement
Deal with completion, chits, sending deed out to other side, letters to client and update agents. Paying the mortgage, estate agents etc.
Release / check undertakings.
Deeds of covenant
Check residual balance and action appropriately
Prepare file for registration
DS1 - send to buyers solicitor or confirmation mortgage discharged