Residential Property Legal Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant to join my clients team in their York offices on a hybrid basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Legal Assistant to further their career with a leading firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Type and proofread correspondence and legal documents.

• File, open/close, store, and retrieve client files per procedures.

• Prepare and send mail with correct enclosures.

• Handle copying tasks when needed.

• Manage Legal Adviser's diary, meetings, and appointments.

• Support secretarial team and collaborate effectively.

• Assist clients in person and by phone professionally.

• Answer calls promptly and relay messages accurately.

• Participate in training and self-development.

• Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client information.

• Open and manage Proclaim files per risk procedures.

• Format complex documents, including leases and tracked changes.

• Follow firm standards for document handling and software use.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Residential Property Assistant role.

?• Educated to GCSEs Level

• RSA Level 2 - typing or equivalent

• Working knowledge of IT systems: MS Word and Outlook, digital dictation and CMS

• Knowledge of Proclaim

• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs

• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone

• Ability to work with initiative and minimum supervision

• Experience in audio and copy typing

• Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phone

Benefits:

• Competitive salary - because your skills are worth it

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off, and no guilt about using them

• Hybrid & flexible working

• Healthcare cash plan - supporting your physical and financial wellbeing

• Wellness group - because mental health matters

• Inclusive & fun culture - we work hard, but we don't take ourselves too seriously

• Clear and transparent progression plan - for everyone, not just lawyers

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.