Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Property

Overview:

Were a successful, forward-thinking firm of residential managing agents who have built our client base by managing our clients properties as if they were our own.

Were looking for a Pre & Post Completion Manager to join our young, dynamic and diverse residential property team based in Angel, which is centrally located and easy to access via various means of transport.

Playing a pivotal role within the residential property team, the Pre & Post Completion Manager will provide invaluable support to colleagues and clients alike.

This role demands a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, both written and numeric.

Role Requirements:

You will need to be:

- Confident in working autonomously / independently to meet ever changing deadlines.

- Ability to multi-task, to manage time effectively and to prioritise assignments.

- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

- Meticulous, with excellent organisational skills.

- Detail oriented.

- IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; proficiency in the use of HM Land Registry Business e-services is highly desirable.

- Proficient in reading leases and identifying salient alienation provisions.

- Degree qualified (2.1 and above); a law degree is highly desirable.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Pre Completion:

- Receiving instructions from the solicitors / licensed conveyancers in connection with the sale / re-mortgaging of properties held under management.

- Accurately identifying and various alienation provisions applicable to the disposition.

- Preparing both Leasehold Property Enquiries (LPE1) and Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1).

- Collating various and applicable document enclosures.

- Liaising with both the accounts department and the individual property managers to ensure the accuracy of the information disclosed within the LPE1 and FME1.

- Replying to additional enquiries raised, leading to the eventual exchange of contractors and sale of the property.

Post Completion:

- Ensuring that all alienation provisions set out within the lease, as disclosed within the LPE1 and FME1, have been complied with.

- Ensuring that any arrears of ground rent and / or service charges are settled in full.

- Receipting notices of assignment / charge.

- Preparing Certificates of Compliance for registration purposes at HM Land Registry.

- Facilitating the transfer and issuance of membership / share certificates, including liaising with our client directors regarding the signing of the said certificates.

General:

- Ensuring that all requests for LPE1 and FME1 are logged centrally, and tracked through to completion.

- Ensuring that invoices for fees are raised and settled timeously, and pursued where payment exceeds our payment terms.

- Developing a robust approvals process to ensure accuracy and accountability for final documents produced.

- Monthly reporting to Directors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Property Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person