Job Title: Legal Assistant – Property
Location: Otley
Salary: £27,000 – £29,000
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Property Assistant or Legal Assistant with a background in residential conveyancing? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a busy and established property team where you can develop your experience across a range of residential property matters?
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant – Property to join a busy conveyancing team based in Otley. This is a full-time, transactional role suited to someone with previous experience supporting residential property matters and who is confident working across different stages of the conveyancing process.
Working closely with the solicitor responsible for each matter, you will be delegated specific tasks across residential property transactions.
Key Responsibilities As Legal Assistant – Property
- Provide administrative and transactional support across a busy residential conveyancing team
- Assist with the opening and setting up of new property files
- Carry out property searches and assist with associated conveyancing requirements
- Undertake relevant HM Land Registry tasks and maintain accurate records
- Support solicitors with pre- and post-completion processes
- Complete delegated tasks across residential property matters accurately and within required timescales
- Maintain and update case management systems and ensure information is recorded accurately
- Communicate effectively with solicitors, colleagues and relevant parties throughout the conveyancing process
What We’re Looking For As Legal Assistant – Property
- Previous experience working within a residential conveyancing or property environment
- Experience as a Property Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant or similar role
- Good understanding of the residential property transaction process
- Previous experience assisting with property searches, HM Land Registry and pre- and post-completion matters
- Strong IT skills and previous experience using legal case management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage delegated tasks and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills and a professional approach when working with colleagues and clients
- Ability to work effectively as part of a busy conveyancing team
In Return As Legal Assistant – Property You Will Receive
- Salary of £27,000 – £29,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Company pension contribution
- Regular staff social events
- Supportive and established working environment
- Opportunity to further develop your residential property and conveyancing experience
If you’re an experienced Property Assistant or Legal Assistant looking to join a busy conveyancing team and further develop your experience across residential property matters, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Our Guarantee
Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.
We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.
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