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Legal Assistant - Property

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Recruiter
IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Location
Otley
Salary
£27,000 - £29,000 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
1 October 2026
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Job Title: Legal Assistant - Property Location: Otley Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Property Assistant or Legal Assistant with a background in residential conveyancing? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a busy and established property team where you can develop your experience across a range of residential property matters?

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant - Property to join a busy conveyancing team based in Otley. This is a full-time, transactional role suited to someone with previous experience supporting residential property matters and who is confident working across different stages of the conveyancing process.

Working closely with the solicitor responsible for each matter, you will be delegated specific tasks across residential property transactions.

Key Responsibilities as Legal Assistant - Property:

Provide administrative and transactional support across a busy residential conveyancing team
Assist with the opening and setting up of new property files
Carry out property searches and assist with associated conveyancing requirements
Undertake relevant HM Land Registry tasks and maintain accurate records
Support solicitors with pre-completion and post-completion processes
Complete delegated tasks across residential property matters accurately and within required timescales
Maintain and update case management systems and ensure information is recorded accurately
Communicate effectively with solicitors, colleagues and relevant parties throughout the conveyancing process

What we're looking for as Legal Assistant - Property:

Previous experience working within a residential conveyancing or property environment
Experience as a Property Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant or similar role
Good understanding of the residential property transaction process
Previous experience assisting with property searches, HM Land Registry and pre- and post-completion matters
Strong IT skills and previous experience using legal case management systems
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage delegated tasks and meet deadlines
Good communication skills and a professional approach when working with colleagues and clients
Ability to work effectively as part of a busy conveyancing team

In Return as Legal Assistant - Property you will receive:

Salary of £27,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience
Company pension contribution
Regular staff social events
Supportive and established working environment
Opportunity to further develop your residential property and conveyancing experience

If you're an experienced Property Assistant or Legal Assistant looking to join a busy conveyancing team and further develop your experience across residential property matters, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. APPLY TODAY!

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Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.

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