Paralegal

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.

What you will be doing:

• 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