Legal Assistant - Property - Harrogate
<br /><br /><strong>Legal Assistant – Residential Property</strong><br />Harrogate<br />Full Time | Permanent<br /><br />Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to develop your career within a busy and highly regarded Residential Property team?<br />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.<br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong><br /><br />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:<br /><ul> <li>Client onboarding and file opening procedures</li><li>Managing client and third-party enquiries via telephone and email</li><li>Drafting legal documentation and correspondence</li><li>Preparing contract packs</li><li>Ordering and processing property searches</li><li>Handling Land Registry applications and registrations</li><li>Preparing and submitting SDLT documentation</li><li>Assisting with billing and accounts-related instructions</li><li>Maintaining accurate and compliant client files</li><li>General administrative and file management duties</li></ul> <br /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br /><ul> <li>Acting as a first point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties</li><li>Providing quotations within agreed guidelines</li><li>Opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures</li><li>Ensuring files remain compliant with regulatory and internal requirements</li><li>Amending and formatting documents, including tracked changes</li><li>Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management</li><li>Assisting with filing, document production and administrative tasks</li></ul> <br /><strong>About You</strong><br /><br />To be successful in this role, you will have: <ul> <li>Previous experience working within a Residential Property or Conveyancing team</li><li>Excellent client care and communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative abilities</li><li>High levels of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Strong word processing and document formatting skills</li><li>A professional, proactive and positive approach</li><li>The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications</li><li>An understanding of confidentiality and compliance requirements within a legal environment</li></ul> <br /><strong>What's on Offer?</strong> <ul> <li>Opportunity to join a well-established and respected Property team</li><li>Exposure to a varied and busy residential conveyancing caseload</li><li>Career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Supportive and professional working environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul> <br />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.