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We are working with a reputable law firm based in Harrogate who are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to join their growing business. You will be assisting the conveyancer to deal with all manner of conveyancing work to include purchases, sales, transfer of equity, remortgages and more. This is an exciting opportunity where the right candidate will have the opportunity for training & development, and the prospect of running a small caseload independently with supervision & support. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: • Proven experience of working within a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal role, • Experience with case management systems, • An understanding of the full conveyancing process, • Strong customer service skills & communication skills, • Proficient in MS Office & the ability to pick up new systems quickly, • Ability to work to tight deadlines, • Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills Within this position, you’ll also be: • Answering incoming calls & responding to email enquiries, • Taking initial enquiries, • Providing quotations to clients, • Answering client questions & queries, • Managing client expectations, • Drafting legal documents & correspondence, • Updating of databases and case management software, • Liaising with estate agents, lenders and any other third parties as required, • Attending team meetings as required, • Carrying out general administration tasks such as printing, photocopying & scanning of documents, • Using the Land Registry Portal to upload documents & submit applications, • Carrying out property searches Salary & Working Hours Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch break Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available -

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

Legal Assistant – Residential Property Harrogate Full Time | Permanent Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to develop your career within a busy and highly regarded Residential Property team? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to Property Solicitors and help deliver an exceptional client experience throughout the conveyancing process.The Role As part of a successful Property Department, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners with a wide range of residential conveyancing matters, including: • Client onboarding and file opening procedures, • Managing client and third-party enquiries via telephone and email, • Drafting legal documentation and correspondence, • Preparing contract packs, • Ordering and processing property searches, • Handling Land Registry applications and registrations, • Preparing and submitting SDLT documentation, • Assisting with billing and accounts-related instructions, • Maintaining accurate and compliant client files, • General administrative and file management dutiesKey Responsibilities, • Acting as a first point of contact for clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties, • Providing quotations within agreed guidelines, • Opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures, • Ensuring files remain compliant with regulatory and internal requirements, • Amending and formatting documents, including tracked changes, • Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management, • Assisting with filing, document production and administrative tasksAbout You To be successful in this role, you will have:, • Previous experience working within a Residential Property or Conveyancing team, • Excellent client care and communication skills, • Strong organisational and administrative abilities, • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, • Strong word processing and document formatting skills, • A professional, proactive and positive approach, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, • An understanding of confidentiality and compliance requirements within a legal environmentWhat's on Offer?, • Opportunity to join a well-established and respected Property team, • Exposure to a varied and busy residential conveyancing caseload, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Supportive and professional working environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package If you are an ambitious Legal Assistant with Residential Property experience and a passion for delivering outstanding client service, we'd love to hear from you.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%. • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Legal Advisor needed for a Personal Injury team to handle EL/PL claims, act as first point of contact, assess case viability, and draft documentation.

Role: Paralegal – Family LawSalary: Up to £29,500 Location: Harrogate The Opportunity: We are seeking a proactive Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join the Family department of a well-established legal company. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal, looking to develop their career in family law, working closely with experienced Fee Earners and gaining hands-on experience across a range of legal matters. As a Legal Assistant / Paralegal, you will play a vital role in supporting the team, managing client matters, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.This role is ideal for someone with ambition, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering excellent client service while building their career. Key Responsibilities Managing client matters and supporting Fee Earners to ensure cases progress efficiently, using the company’s case management system.Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining legal files and all supporting documentation to a high standard.Drafting and formatting client correspondence, court documents, and other legal communications using digital dictation, audio typing, or word processing.Coordinating diary schedules for Fee Earners, arranging client meetings, court dates, and internal appointments.Handling client and third-party telephone calls and enquiries with professionalism, ensuring queries are addressed promptly and politely.Assisting with the preparation of court bundles, e-bundling, and filing documents on online portals accurately.Supporting billing processes, including preparing client invoices and maintaining account ledgers.Collaborating with other Legal Assistants and the management team to ensure departmental tasks are completed efficiently.Contributing to the continuous improvement of administrative processes within the Family department. What we’re looking for:Prior legal experience is essential Experience or knowledge of Family Law.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and professionally.Excellent organisational skills, capable of prioritising tasks and managing competing deadlines effectively.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all work.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using case management systems.Team-oriented mindset, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and a supportive approach to colleagues. What's in it for you: Enhanced holiday entitlement – 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.Discounted legal products.Opportunities to participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives.Company-paid healthcare plan.Workplace pension.Employee Assistance Programme and remote GP services.Rewards and recognition scheme.An additional day off for your birthday.Training and development opportunities, supporting career progression.High street discounts

We are working with a reputable law firm based in Harrogate who are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to join their growing business. You will be assisting the conveyancer to deal with all manner of conveyancing work to include purchases, sales, transfer of equity, remortgages and more. This is an exciting opportunity where the right candidate will have the opportunity for training & development, and the prospect of running a small caseload independently with supervision & support. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: Proven experience of working within a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal role Experience with case management systems An understanding of the full conveyancing process Strong customer service skills & communication skills Proficient in MS Office & the ability to pick up new systems quickly Ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills Within this position, you’ll also be: Answering incoming calls & responding to email enquiries Taking initial enquiries Providing quotations to clients Answering client questions & queries Managing client expectations Drafting legal documents & correspondence Updating of databases and case management software Liaising with estate agents, lenders and any other third parties as required Attending team meetings as required Carrying out general administration tasks such as pr...

Job Description Private Client Lawyer/ 4+ PQE / North Yorkshire / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to manage a varied caseload and contribute to the growth of a successful practice /n/n /n /nJOB TITLE: Private Client Lawyer /nPQE REQUIRED: 4+ /nLOCATION: North Yorkshire /nSALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE) /n /nTHE ROLE: /nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm. You will handle a broad and varied caseload of private client matters including wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, trusts and inheritance tax planning. The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, managing their own files while working closely with colleagues and senior management when required. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and play an active role in the continued growth and success of the department. /n /nTHE CANDIDATE: /nYou will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 4 years' PQE in private client work. You will have experience managing your own caseload across the full spectrum of private client matters, including wills, LPAs, estate administration and trusts. Experience handling high-net-worth clients, complex estates and trust matters would be highly advantageous. You will possess excellent communication and client relationship management skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail and maintain the highest professional standards. Candidates with experience in property law are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential. You will be ambitious, commercially aware and keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the firm. /n /nTHE FIRM: /nThis opportunity is with a long-established and respected law firm with an excellent reputation for client service and employee wellbeing. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their careers and play an active role in the future growth of the business. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, creating an excellent work/life balance within a friendly and team-oriented culture. /n /nPACKAGE: /nThe successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, tax-free bonus scheme, workplace pension, organised social and team events, flexible working arrangements, genuine career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. /n /n /n/n /neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. /n /nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.