Legal Assistant – Residential Property
Harrogate
Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to develop your career within a busy and highly regarded Residential Property team?
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to Property Solicitors and help deliver an exceptional client experience throughout the conveyancing process.

The Role

As part of a successful Property Department, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners with a wide range of residential conveyancing matters, including:
 

• Client onboarding and file opening procedures
• Managing client and third-party enquiries via telephone and email
• Drafting legal documentation and correspondence
• Preparing contract packs
• Ordering and processing property searches
• Handling Land Registry applications and registrations
• Preparing and submitting SDLT documentation
• Assisting with billing and accounts-related instructions
• Maintaining accurate and compliant client files
• General administrative and file management duties

Key Responsibilities
 

• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
• Providing quotations within agreed guidelines
• Opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures
• Ensuring files remain compliant with regulatory and internal requirements
• Amending and formatting documents, including tracked changes
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management
• Assisting with filing, document production and administrative tasks

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within a Residential Property or Conveyancing team
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong word processing and document formatting skills
• A professional, proactive and positive approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• An understanding of confidentiality and compliance requirements within a legal environment

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected Property team
• Exposure to a varied and busy residential conveyancing caseload
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are an ambitious Legal Assistant with Residential Property experience and a passion for delivering outstanding client service, we'd love to hear from you.