Commercial Property Legal Assistant - West Yorkshire

QED Legal; Skipton; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join a busy Commercial Property department in Skipton or Harrogate. This full-time, permanent role supports Fee Earners and ensures smooth progression of property transactions from instruction to post-completion.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Legal Administration with a focus on Commercial Property or Conveyancing, strong organisational and IT skills, and a professional client-focused approach.

Formación

• Experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator is advantageous.
• Experience in Commercial Property or Conveyancing would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and a client-focused attitude.

Responsabilidades

• Providing comprehensive legal administrative and secretarial support to Commercial Property Fee Earners.
• Managing client files, documentation and case management systems.
• Preparing legal correspondence, documents and reports using audio typing and digital dictation.
• Assisting with property searches, client ID checks and compliance procedures.
• Supporting the exchange of contracts, completions and post-completion processes.
• Handling Land Registry applications and registrations.
• Managing diaries, appointments and client communications.
• Preparing client bills and maintaining accurate account ledgers.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and third parties throughout transactions.
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client-focused

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Descripción del empleo

Commercial Property Legal Assistant – Law Firm

Location: Skipton or Harrogate

Full Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join the busy Commercial Property department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in Commercial Property, Conveyancing or Legal Administration who enjoys providing high-quality support to Fee Earners and delivering excellent client service.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will play an important role in the smooth running of commercial property transactions, from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

The Role

• Providing comprehensive legal administrative and secretarial support to Commercial Property Fee Earners.
• Managing client files, documentation and case management systems.
• Preparing legal correspondence, documents and reports using audio typing and digital dictation.
• Assisting with property searches, client ID checks and compliance procedures.
• Supporting the exchange of contracts, completions and post-completion processes.
• Handling Land Registry applications and registrations.
• Managing diaries, appointments and client communications.
• Preparing client bills and maintaining accurate account ledgers.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and third parties throughout transactions.
• Ensuring files are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator role would be advantageous.
• Experience within Commercial Property or Conveyancing would be particularly beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, approachable and client-focused attitude.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

An opportunity to join an established and respected law firm offering a supportive working environment, a varied workload and the chance to further develop your experience within Commercial Property law.

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