Residential Property Legal Assistant

<p><strong>An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant to join my clients team in their York offices on a hybrid basis.</strong></p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Legal Assistant to further their career with a leading firm.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>• Type and proofread correspondence and legal documents.</p> <p>• File, open/close, store, and retrieve client files per procedures.</p> <p>• Prepare and send mail with correct enclosures.</p> <p>• Handle copying tasks when needed.</p> <p>• Manage Legal Adviser’s diary, meetings, and appointments.</p> <p>• Support secretarial team and collaborate effectively.</p> <p>• Assist clients in person and by phone professionally.</p> <p>• Answer calls promptly and relay messages accurately.</p> <p>• Participate in training and self-development.</p> <p>• Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client information.</p> <p>• Open and manage Proclaim files per risk procedures.</p> <p>• Format complex documents, including leases and tracked changes.</p> <p>• Follow firm standards for document handling and software use.</p> <p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <p>• Previous experience in a Residential Property Assistant role.</p> <p>?• Educated to GCSEs Level</p> <p>• RSA Level 2 – typing or equivalent</p> <p>• Working knowledge of IT systems: MS Word and Outlook, digital dictation and CMS</p> <p>• Knowledge of Proclaim</p> <p>• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs</p> <p>• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure</p> <p>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone</p> <p>• Ability to work with initiative and minimum supervision</p> <p>• Experience in audio and copy typing</p> <p>• Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phone</p> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>• Competitive salary – because your skills are worth it</p> <p>• 25 days holiday &#43; bank holidays, your birthday off, and no guilt about using them</p> <p>• Hybrid &amp; flexible working </p> <p>• Healthcare cash plan – supporting your physical and financial wellbeing</p> <p>• Wellness group – because mental health matters</p> <p>• Inclusive &amp; fun culture – we work hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously</p> <p>• Clear and transparent progression plan – for everyone, not just lawyers</p> <p>Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.</p> <p>Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.</p>