Unity Resourcing
Legal Assistant – Residential Property
Harrogate | Full-time | Office-based£25,500 DOE
Benefits
£25,500 starting salary (DOE), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, free parking, company pension, regular team and company socials, fully funded professional development qualifications of your choice, supportive team environment, beautiful Harrogate office location, full-time Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm with over an hours lunch.
The Opportunity
A respected and well-established Harrogate law firm is seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant to join their busy Property Department. This role is ideal for someone with previous legal assistant experience, a strong administrator looking to enter the legal sector, or a law graduate seeking hands-on experience in a reputable firm.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
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Client onboarding including ID checks and setting up new matters
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Acting as first point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other solicitors
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Managing calls and emails, providing updates and excellent client care
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Opening, maintaining and closing files in line with compliance requirements
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Drafting and amending documents (including contracts and letters)
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Compiling contract packs and preparing SDLT documentation
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Ordering searches (local authority, water & drainage, environmental etc.)
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Assisting with Land Registry applications and registration of ownership
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Preparing bills and liaising with the accounts team
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General administrative support to the Property Department
About You
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Excellent Word/IT skills
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Accurate, literate, numerate and detail-focused
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Professional, proactive and organised
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Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
Ideal backgrounds: legal assistant experience, strong administrative experience with transferable skills, or a law graduate.
Whether you’re building on existing legal support experience or looking to break into the legal profession, this role offers genuine development, structured support, and the chance to grow within a respected Harrogate firm. To apply for this exciting Legal Assistant position please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing for more information
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