Legal Assistant - Property Department

Kirbys Solicitors is a dynamic and progressive legal business with an enviable reputation for property work based in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate

We are looking for an experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant to join our team with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent client care.

About the Role

Working as part of the Property Team, you will be supporting the Property Solicitors on a day-to-day basis with:

• Client onboarding
• Dealing with enquiries by telephone and email
• Dealing Searches and Registration
• Compiling contract packs, and SDLT documentation

Duties include but not limited to:

• Being the first point of contact for all client, third parties and specific telephone enquiries including quotes within agreed guidelines by allocated Fee Earner.
• Opening and closing files, keeping files compliant with the firm's policies and procedures
• Amending documents including tracked changes.
• Filing and other administrative duties.
• Drafting and preparation of bills.
• Preparation of instructions for the accounts department.

About You

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Literate, numerate and accurate
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and professional approach.

KNOWLEDGE

• Confidentiality requirements
• MS Office software packages
• The Firm's Accounts package

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance in your career as an ambitious legal assistant within a law firm that is known for its excellence in property work.