Commercial & Residential Property Legal Secretary in Harrogate

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Property team, providing secretarial and administrative support across both Commercial and Residential Property matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join a well-established law firm offering a professional working environment, long-term career prospects, and a varied workload.

Working closely with fee earners, you will play a key role in ensuring property transactions progress efficiently while delivering exceptional client service.

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Property team.
• Preparing, formatting and processing legal documentation and correspondence.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties.
• Managing telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assisting fee earners with residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and remortgages.
• Requesting and monitoring searches, property information and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with exchange and completion matters.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.
• Monitoring key dates, deadlines and outstanding matters.
• Supporting post-completion administration where required.
• Providing timely updates to clients and ensuring a high standard of service.
• Assisting with general administrative duties across the department.

Applicants should have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Property department.
• Strong understanding of residential and commercial property transactions.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional and personable approach to client service.
• Good IT and case management system skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.

This role would suit an individual who enjoys working within a fast-paced property environment and takes pride in providing reliable support to both fee earners and clients.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.