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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.