Legal Assistant

Swift Placements are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our client based in Harrogate for a Legal Assistant/Commercial Conveyancing Assistant on a Temp to Perm basis. This role involves providing administrative and clerical support to the commercial conveyancing team, assisting in the smooth and efficient processing of commercial property transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures related to commercial conveyancing, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. Prior experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal is essential as is experience of working in a conveyancing department.

Responsibilities:

• Audio and Copy Typing and Digital Dictation, File opening and client onboarding.
• Liaising with clients and other third parties, when necessary, in the office and by telephone.
• Reception duties.
• Maintain diaries and make appointments when required.
• Filing and other clerical duties.
• File closing, archiving and strong room maintenance.
• Updating legal reference material, hard copy of electronic.
• Sorting and preparing outgoing mail.
• Photocopying and scanning as required.
• Drafting, preparation of bills and other documents.
• To provide support to other assistants as and when required.
• Preparation of instructions for fee earners to be passed to the Client Services Administration Department.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• To undertake specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a legal assistant or conveyancing.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation related to conveyancing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.

Benefits:

Temp to perm role

Rate of Pay: 12.40 per hour

Location: Harrogate

Hours: 8:30- 5:00 with 1 hour 25 minutes for lunch; 36.25 hours per week

24 days+ Bank Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth within the firm

Company pension scheme

The firm does also shut down for around 10 days at Christmas!

If this role is of interest, please reach out and send your CV to Arsalan Mohammed at Swift Placements or alternatively call (phone number removed) for more information.