Job Description

Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs approximately 360 people across 21 offices.

We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months' service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to

Join in, Influence and Benefit.

Please see our Benefits page on our website for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.

Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.

We are currently recruiting for a Post Completion Assistant to join our busy Leeds city centre office on a full-time basis. The role will provide support to our residential and new build property departments and includes handling Post Completion matters within the team through a wide variety of matters such as submission payments, registering new build properties and land registry requisitions. You will be expected to hit the ground running and will require minimum supervision from colleagues.

The successful applicant will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work. They will be a team player with a flexible, 'can-do' attitude.

Key Tasks

Dealing with matters at all stages from completion to archiving. Preparing and lodging AP1, FR1, TR1 and other applications at HM Land Registry within the priority period. Dealing with any requisitions prior to HMLR's deadline. Ensuring the charge and any associated transaction is correctly registered. Ensuring each matter file has a zero balance with all client and office monies accounted for. Sending completed registrations and other documents to the client and/or lender as appropriate. Advising the appropriate manager if there are any cases with a risk of a complaint, removal from a lender panel or negligence claim. Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses. Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible or taking messages for colleagues.

Skills -Essential

Good keyboard skills. Literate and numerate Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team. Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to work as a member of a team.

Experience - Essential

+12 months experience in a similar fast-paced role

Salary

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

Location

Duke House, 54 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2EE

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Office: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person