Legal Assistant

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: Client onboarding including ID checks and setting up new matters Acting as first point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other solicitors Managing calls and emails, providing updates and excellent client care Opening, maintaining and closing files in line with compliance requirements Drafting and amending documents (including contracts and letters) Compiling contract packs and preparing SDLT documentation Ordering searches (local authority, water and drainage, environmental etc.) Assisting with Land Registry applications and registration of ownership Preparing bills and liaising with the accounts team ..... full job details .....