Job Description
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.nnThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Legal Assistant to further their career with a leading firm.nnKey Responsibilities:nn• Type and proofread correspondence and legal documents.n• File, open/close, store, and retrieve client files per procedures.n• Prepare and send mail with correct enclosures.n• Handle copying tasks when needed.n• Manage Legal Adviser’s diary, meetings, and appointments.n• Support secretarial team and collaborate effectively.n• Assist clients in person and by phone professionally.n• Answer calls promptly and relay messages accurately.n• Participate in training and self-development.n• Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client information.n• Open and manage Proclaim files per risk procedures.n• Format complex documents, including leases and tracked changes.n• Follow firm standards for document handling and software use.nnSkills & Experience:nn• Previous experience in a Residential Property Assistant role.n• Educated to GCSEs Leveln• RSA Level 2 – typing or equivalentn• Working knowledge of IT systems: MS Word and Outlook, digital dictation and CMSn• Knowledge of Proclaimn• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needsn• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressuren• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phonen• Ability to work with initiative and minimum supervisionn• Experience in audio and copy typingn• Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phonennBenefits:nn• Competitive salary – because your skills are worth itn• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off, and no guilt about using themn• Hybrid & flexible workingn• Healthcare cash plan – supporting your physical and financial wellbeingn• Wellness group – because mental health mattersn• Inclusive & fun culture – we work hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriouslyn• Clear and transparent progression plan – for everyone, not just lawyersnnShould you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.nnPlease 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
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