Reporting to: Head of Department
Department: Residential and Commercial Property

A highly regarded North Leeds firm is looking for a motivated and organised Legal Assistant to join the expanding team. The successful candidate will support the Head of Department and a team of Solicitors and Conveyancers with administrative support to ensure the delivery of excellent client care from inception to completion of their property transactions.

The firm is looking to expand its Property department and this is a fantastic opportunity for a highly driven and motivated candidate to join in expansion. This role creates an opportunity for the right person to grow and make the role their own.

The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to work with a team of specialists in their thriving residential and commercial property departments. You will be joining a firm which puts a huge emphasis on providing an excellent service to its clients.

Role (not an exhaustive list)

• Preparing quotes
• Dealing with straight forward enquiries
• Diary management
• Preparing documents for each stage of the property transaction when required to so by the file handler
• Carrying out various requests from the file handlers in order to assist them with the running of the transaction, this could include, ordering documents from the Land Registry, Property Searches, AML checks etc…
• Ensuring the log of enquiries is kept up to date and correct
• Opening and closing files for new and completed property transactions
• General admin support such as photocopying, scanning filing, post collecting etc…
• Typing when required including copy typing
• Covering the reception area and delivering excellent customer service
• Taking calls, transferring through to the relevant file handler or taking messages

Experience

• Previous experience of working within a conveyancing department is desirable but not necessary.

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and literacy skills.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to listen carefully.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of using a case management system

How to apply

Fill in in the contact form to the righthand of this page and attach a CV and cover letter, or email your application directly to n.fox@oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk.