Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Work with Yorkshire; Malton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Malton is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant for their Commercial Property team. This full-time role involves preparing legal documents, ensuring efficient filing, and providing excellent client service. Hybrid working options are available after the probation period.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in legal administration is essential.
• Calm and supportive demeanor suited for client interactions.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing documents and correspondence through audio and copy typing.
• Maintaining an organized filing system and managing the Legal Adviser's diary.
• Providing client assistance both in-person and over the phone.

Skills

Legal Administration experience

Client service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Audio and copy typing

Job description

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WorkwithYorkshire are working with a local law client, who have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their Commercial Property team based in Malton. This is a permanent, full time role, working Mon – Friday with hybrid working available after probation.

Duties:

• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing.
• Administer the filing in correct date order and on a timely basis.
• Preparing the mail and enclosures for despatch, ensuring that all mail to be posted is given to the Legal Adviser with all relevant enclosures.
• Making appointments, arrange meetings, book meeting rooms and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Legal Adviser.
• Attending clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide assistance in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Being responsible for the opening of files on firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and their day to day maintenance in accordance with the department’s Risk Management procedures.
• Complying with the firm’s procedures and standards for correspondence and documents (including typing, saving and printing) and to make the best use of facilities including Proclaim and Word to ensure maximum efficiency.
• To use the Land Registry Portal for downloading official copies, copy documents and plans and relevant registrations and saving to matter number, and carrying out priority and Land Charges searches.
• Preparation and submission of SDLT forms online.

Key skills and experience;

• Legal Administration experience
• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone
• Experience in audio and copy typing
• Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phone

Please apply by uploading your CV to [e-mail]

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Georgina on 01904 566055

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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