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Paralegal - Real Estate Post Completion

United Kingdom, Manchester Employment contract · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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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 our clients' Real Estate Portfolios and will include a high degree of contact with HM Land Registry, HMRC and our 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Previous experience of working in a Post Completion or Residential/Commercial conveyancing role is essential together with a good working knowledge of post completion 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

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