Paralegal, Post Completion

Job Introduction

DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Post Completion assistant to join our Real Estate team in Manchester. The role will involve handling all post completion requirements across the businesses large Real Estate Portfolio. The role will include a high degree of contact with HM Land Registry, HMRC and other solicitors. You will be expected to manage a high volume registrations ensuring tight deadlines for SDLT & Post Completion requirements are met with minimal support and assistance.

Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities will include:

• Draft & Submit HM Land Registry applications, this will include the drafting of supporting forms e.g. AP1, UN1, AN1 & RX1 etc.
• Assisting with Requisitions raised by HM Land Registry in accordance with guidance from fee earners where necessary.
• To submit MR01 applications to Companies House and mark charges as satisfied using form MR04 upon successful redemption.
• To complete form SDLT in line with the requirements of the fee earner and also the documentation which has been completed.
• To arrange payments with the Finance administration team, this could be for the purpose of paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
• Drafting ad hoc documents as and when required.
• Dealing with queries and advising the Fee Earners as necessary.
• Liaising with HM Land Registry and engaging with updates & training offered as processes adapt and evolve.
• Be able to access and effectively use Companies House & the Law Society as required.
• Oversee other applications and workloads of colleagues when other members of the team are on leave.
• Renew OS1 & OS2 searches as appropriate to ensure that our clients priority is protected.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience of working in a Post Completion or residential conveyancing role is essential together with a good working knowledge of residential conveyancing practice and procedure
• Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Demonstrable ability to provide clear communication both face to face and on the telephone
• The ability to build effective, reciprocal relationships at all levels
• Strong IT skills, with specific experience of using Excel to Intermediate level, including data manipulation, ability to use V-Lookup and pivot tables etc and able to create reports. Previous experience of using a case management system
• Have excellent written skills, specifically regarding report writing
• Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail
• Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential. Supporting junior members of the team with tasks and providing guidance
• Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate
• Committed and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Have excellent organisational skills and able to effectively prioritise and organise workload/tasks
• Have an eye for detail and deliver documents with accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible when assisting team members with other developments they may require assistance on
• Ability to review files and pick up work quickly to meet deadlines

About DAC Beachcroft

We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders.

We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago de Chile, and Singapore plus a representative office in Miami and broad network of affiliations across the globe.

At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

For PSL queries, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]