Legal Assistant - Property - Harrogate

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:\n

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

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

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

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