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Legal Assistant – Property Jobs in Harrogate, UK at qed legal
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.
Title: Legal Assistant – Property
Company: qed legal
Location: Harrogate, UK
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