Residential Property Legal Assistant

Confidential; Selby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential law firm in Selby is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Residential Conveyancing team. You will provide administrative and legal support, handling day-to-day property matters and client service. You may have prior residential property experience or be a law graduate looking to develop a long-term career in Residential Property.

Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. The role offers a supportive environment and exposure to a busy conveyancing practice in a

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing is beneficial but not essential.
• Applications from law graduates or administrative backgrounds with an interest in residential property will be considered.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence and forms by audio and copy typing.
• Open, maintain and closing client files using the case management system.
• Manage filing, scanning and document retrieval with strict confidentiality.
• Assist with client communications via phone, email and in person.
• Coordinate diaries and meetings for Legal Advisers and prepare invoices.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Audio typing

Education

Law degree / graduate

Tools

Case management system

MS Office

Job description

An established law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join its Residential Conveyancing team in Selby.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous residential property or legal experience, although applications are also welcomed from law graduates and candidates with transferable experience who have a genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Residential Property.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to the Residential Conveyancing team, assisting Legal Advisers with the day-to-day management of property matters while delivering a high standard of service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and forms through audio and copy typing.
• Amending, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files using the firm's case management system.
• Managing filing, scanning, document retrieval and client identification documentation.
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensuring documents are processed promptly.
• Assisting with the storage and management of client deeds and other important documentation.
• Using relevant online platforms to obtain documents, reports and information.
• Communicating professionally with clients by telephone, email and in person.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings for Legal Advisers.
• Providing general administrative support including scanning, photocopying and document handling.
• Preparing invoices and assisting with billing and accounts documentation.
• Following the firm's compliance procedures, including anti-money laundering requirements and confidentiality obligations.
• Supporting colleagues across the Residential Conveyancing team as required.

About You

• Previous Residential Conveyancing experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The firm is willing to consider candidates from a wider legal or administrative background who can demonstrate a genuine interest in Residential Property.
• Law graduates will also be considered, particularly those looking to establish and develop a long-term career within Residential Property.

You should have:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.