Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Harrogate | Full‑time | Office‑based £25,500 DOE

Benefits

£25,500 starting salary (DOE), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, free parking, company pension, regular team and company socials, fully funded professional development qualifications of your choice, supportive team environment, beautiful Harrogate office location, full‑time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm with over an hours lunch.

The Opportunity

A respected and well‑established Harrogate law firm is seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant to join their busy Property Department. This role is ideal for someone with previous legal assistant experience, a strong administrator looking to enter the legal sector, or a law graduate seeking hands‑on experience in a reputable firm.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

Client onboarding including ID checks and setting up new matters

Acting as first point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other solicitors

Managing calls and emails, providing updates and excellent client care

Opening, maintaining and closing files in line with compliance requirements

Drafting and amending documents (including contracts and letters)

Compiling contract packs and preparing SDLT documentation

Ordering searches (local authority, water & drainage, environmental etc.)

Assisting with Land Registry applications and registration of ownership

Preparing bills and liaising with the accounts team

General administrative support to the Property Department

About You

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent Word/IT skills

Accurate, literate, numerate and detail‑focused

Professional, proactive and organised

Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively

Ideal backgrounds: legal assistant experience, strong administrative experience with transferable skills, or a law graduate.

Whether you’re building on existing legal support experience or looking to break into the legal profession, this role offers genuine development, structured support, and the chance to grow within a respected Harrogate firm. To apply for this exciting Legal Assistant position please submit your CV via the link or contact Beth Davies at Unity Resourcing for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed