Legal Assistant
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £25,000- £29,000
* Are you an experienced Legal Assistant?
* Do you have excellent written and communication skills?
* Are you looking for your next step within Commercial Property?
If you have answered yes to the above, then we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity
If you are looking for a legal firm with a long-established history and a well-known presence in the Yorkshire region this is the opportunity for you. The legal firm offers a town centre location with a vision to always be the first choice for local legal expertise.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting Fee Earners in the Commercial Property department. You will assist with a wide range of tasks including document preparation, client communication and administrative duties. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting other assistants and the management team as required. Further to the above your main duties will include:
* Prepare legal documents such as briefs, contracts, pleadings and other legal correspondence
* Undertake administrative duties such as emails and handle third party calls
* Prepare client bills and manage account ledgers
* Order property searches and carry out necessary client ID checks
* Diary management including booking meetings
* Prepare correspondence and documents including audio typing or digital dictation
* Land Registry management and register completed properties
Our Ideal Candidate
At this stage of your career you will have at least 12 months experience with a Commercial Property department and have a strong desire to pursue this in your next position. Further to the above, we are looking for:
* A Calm and professional manner
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise workload efficiently
* Proficient IT skills including knowledge of Proclaim
If you’re interested in the above click to apply! Or, if you would like further details, please do pick up the phone, call Pertemps (York) and ask for Olivia Dobson.