Posted 01 August, 2026
Residential Property Legal Assistant
Edwards & Pearce Limited
Yorkshire and The Humber, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Our client based in York is looking for a proactive, experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant to join their growing and dynamic team. Travel to other offices\n
\nTHE ROLE:\n
\nType and proofread correspondence and legal documents.\n
\nFile, open/close, store, and retrieve client files per procedures.\n
\nPrepare and send mail with correct enclosures.\n
\nHandle copying tasks when needed.\n
\nManage Legal Adviser's diary, meetings, and appointments.\n
\nSupport secretarial team and collaborate effectively.\n
\nAssist clients in person and by phone professionally.\n
\nAnswer calls promptly and relay messages accurately.\n
\nParticipate in training and self-development.\n
\nMaintain confidentiality of all firm and client information.\n
\nOpen and manage Proclaim files per risk procedures.\n
\nFormat complex documents, including leases and tracked changes.\n
\nFollow firm standards for document handling and software use.\n
\nManage deeds per procedure, including daily strong-room handling.\n
\nComply with money laundering regulations.\n
\nPrepare invoices, accounts documents, and completion statements.\n
\nConduct company and property searches.\n
\nUse Land Registry Portal for registrations and searches.\n
\nSubmit SDLT forms online.\n
\nTHE CANDIDATE:\n
\nPrior experience in Residential Property law.\n
\nFlexibility to travel to other local offices\n
\nTHE COMPANY:\n
\nA growing and dynamic law firm.\n
\nTHE CONSULTANCY:\n
\nEdwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n
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\nTHE ROLE:\n
\nType and proofread correspondence and legal documents.\n
\nFile, open/close, store, and retrieve client files per procedures.\n
\nPrepare and send mail with correct enclosures.\n
\nHandle copying tasks when needed.\n
\nManage Legal Adviser's diary, meetings, and appointments.\n
\nSupport secretarial team and collaborate effectively.\n
\nAssist clients in person and by phone professionally.\n
\nAnswer calls promptly and relay messages accurately.\n
\nParticipate in training and self-development.\n
\nMaintain confidentiality of all firm and client information.\n
\nOpen and manage Proclaim files per risk procedures.\n
\nFormat complex documents, including leases and tracked changes.\n
\nFollow firm standards for document handling and software use.\n
\nManage deeds per procedure, including daily strong-room handling.\n
\nComply with money laundering regulations.\n
\nPrepare invoices, accounts documents, and completion statements.\n
\nConduct company and property searches.\n
\nUse Land Registry Portal for registrations and searches.\n
\nSubmit SDLT forms online.\n
\nTHE CANDIDATE:\n
\nPrior experience in Residential Property law.\n
\nFlexibility to travel to other local offices\n
\nTHE COMPANY:\n
\nA growing and dynamic law firm.\n
\nTHE CONSULTANCY:\n
\nEdwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n
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