Job Vacancy
THE ROLE
Due to internal progression, we are looking to recruit within the established and busy New Build Property team of 5. In this role you will work in a fast-paced conveyancing department which specialises in New Build transactions. Your role will be to support the fee earners with their cases. You will be speaking with clients and referrers daily whilst progressing files.
This is a great opportunity for someone with conveyancing experience to specialise and become an expert within this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparing the memorandum of exchange and all post exchange correspondence
Completion of all Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
Submitting the land registry priority searches and bankruptcy searches via the land registry portal
Preparing Certificates of Title for submission to lenders
Preparing invoices and completion statements
Preparing in advance of completion all paperwork and correspondence
On completion days dealing with telephone calls, notifying all parties of progress and completion and submitting the stamp duty land tax returns
Updating the LMS and Lender Exchange portals with all post completion tasks up to the point of registration
Submission of applications to change the Register (AP1) and First Registrations (FR1) of properties
Dealing with requisitions raised by the land registry with the support of the relevant fee earner
Maintain the team spreadsheet, where necessary, with the tasks relevant to your role in the transactions
Reviewing of files to ensure Stamp Duty and Registrations were submitted within the required timeframes
Monitoring of file on which a retention or other monies are held and following up when required for release of those funds
Attending to file closing
Providing overall support to fee earners in the team in order for the team to run and operate smoothly.
WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
Conveyancing experience obtained in a similar role.
Good knowledge of residential property processes and procedures and confidence in managing transactions.
Secretarial and audio dictation experience.
Efficient and well organised, with attention to detail.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Adaptable and flexible with ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise a case workload within tight time constraints under pressure.
WHAT ATTRIBUTES DOES THIS ROLE REQUIRE?
Meticulous organisation
Sense of urgency, timely and reliable
Client focussed
Self-managing
A strong communicator both verbally and written
WHAT WE OFFER
At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, respectful and authentic culture. We are a modern and progressive law firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our people.
Competitive salary
Supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Medicash cashback scheme after one year of service
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Family-friendly policies and family events leave
Company sick pay
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