Legal Assistant-Commercial Property

Talent-UK are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Harrogate. Our client are well established highly regarded firm.

Due to expansion our client is now looking to a full time Legal Assistant within their Commercial Property Department.

The role:

• Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using our client's case management system Proclaim, in line with our client’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation
• Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required.
• Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation
• Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our clients Charter.
• Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.
• Responsibility for ordering property searches and carrying out of necessary client ID checks.
• Preparation and oversight of exchanges and completions, under the supervision and instruction of the Fee Earner
• Land Registry management - registering completed properties and following up as necessary.
• Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers.
• Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required.

The candidate:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant preferably within Commercial Property
• The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with accurate grammar and punctuation, in a tone which upholds our clients professional image and brand.
• The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and our case management system, Proclaim.
• Treat colleagues with respect, and to be supportive and positive in the workplace to contribute to a friendly working atmosphere

Benefits:

• Good base salary
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Pension
• Additional benefits

If you would like the opportunity to work for a professional, friendly firm, please forward your p to date CV for consideration.