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Completions Assistant
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Inclusion and Diversity Networks Law Firm Seeks Completions Assistant in Ipswich Are you looking for a new opportunity in the legal field? Birketts, a top UK law firm, is seeking a Completions Assistant to join their Residential Property team in Ipswich. This is a full-time, permanent position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. About Birketts With over 160 years of experience, Birketts is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals located in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich, and Sevenoaks. The firm provides services to businesses, government and public sector organizations, and individuals in the UK and internationally. Birketts is known for their next level law proposition, working proactively with clients to anticipate and address future challenges and opportunities. They also prioritize diversity and making a positive impact in the communities they serve. About the Role As a Completions Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the Residential Property team by providing professional and proactive support to the fee earning team. Your responsibilities will include handling post-exchange work, liaising with clients and third parties, preparing for completion on sale and purchase transactions, and maintaining accurate records. You will also be responsible for submitting necessary documents and payments, responding to inquiries, and managing financial tasks following completion. Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you should have a GCSE level education or equivalent and previous experience in office administration. Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or legal environment would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, strong time management abilities, and a positive attitude. Proficiency in MS Office products and the ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines are also essential. Equal Opportunities Birketts is committed to equal opportunities and to recruiting individuals based on their qualifications and experience. They ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, or any other protected characteristic. The firm values diversity and offers equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process. Core Benefits As a Birketts employee, you will have access to a range of benefits, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare with BUPA, a pension scheme, life assurance, and paid CSR days. The firm also offers enhanced maternity and paternity leave, subsidised gym memberships, and an electric car scheme. They have a dress for your day policy and inclusion and diversity networks to support their employees. Key Responsibilities Provide professional and proactive support to the Residential Property team Handle post-exchange work and liaise with clients, third parties, banks, and agents Prepare for completion on sale and purchase transactions Strictly comply with all deadlines and regulations Submit necessary documents and payments Respond to inquiries and maintain accurate records Manage financial tasks following completion Support and build working relationships with fee earners and other team members Qualifications and Skills GCSE level education or equivalent Previous experience in office administration Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or legal environment is beneficial Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills Strong time management abilities and the ability to work under pressure Proficiency in MS Office products Positive attitude and interest in the work of fee earners Initiative and problem-solving skills Equal Opportunities Birketts values diversity and offers equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, or any other protected characteristic. They are committed to recruiting individuals based on their qualifications and experience and ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally throughout the recruitment process. Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Long service holiday award Private healthcare with BUPA Pension scheme Staff profit share and salary sacrifice options Life assurance and permanent health insurance Paid CSR day Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Subsidised gym membership and electric car scheme Eye care voucher Dress for your day policy Inclusion and diversity networks Join Birketts as a Completions Assistant and take your career to the next level. Apply now and become part of a dynamic, market-leading law firm dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities they serve. |
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