Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a highly successful Commercial Property team based in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a permanent job available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexibility over working hours alongside hybrid working and remote working options following probation. The successful Legal Administrator will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience, free parking, generous annual leave, enhanced family-friendly benefits and genuine long-term career development within a supportive and collaborative law firm.

Role Responsibilities

This Legal Administrator job in Stockton-on-Tees will involve providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a busy Commercial Property team. The incoming Legal Administrator will work closely with Solicitors and fee earners on a varied workload within a respected and well-established legal environment.

Duties will include:

• Opening and maintaining files using the case management system
• Obtaining ID documents and carrying out AML, conflict and media searches
• Audio typing and preparation of correspondence, legal documents and file notes
• Preparing legal documentation including contracts, leases and Land Registry forms
• Ordering property searches and assisting with completions
• Preparing invoices, completion statements and payment requests
• Liaising with clients, other law firms and third parties via telephone, email and face-to-face meetings
• Submitting applications to the Land Registry and requesting office copies
• Providing general administrative support to the Commercial Property department
• Assisting colleagues with workload management and holiday cover where required

Person Specification

Applications are sought from experienced Legal Administrators, Legal Secretaries or Commercial Property Secretaries with previous experience gained within a law firm environment. Prior experience within Commercial Property or Residential Property are essential for this Legal Administrator job.

The successful Legal Administrator will also demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Strong audio typing and IT skills including Microsoft Word and case management systems
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A proactive and professional approach with a positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Legal Administrator will be joining a friendly and supportive law firm in Stockton-on-Tees that genuinely values its employees and promotes a positive work-life balance. Alongside a salary of up to £27,000, benefits include:

• Hybrid working and remote working options
• Full-time or part-time working opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Additional birthday leave
• Free parking at the Stockton office
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Discounted legal services
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Regular social events and networking opportunities
• Structured training, mentoring and progression opportunities

About the Company

This law firm is one of the North East’s most respected and long-established legal practices with an excellent reputation across Commercial Property and wider legal services. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and commitment to supporting employees with flexible working and career progression opportunities.

Employees are genuinely valued and encouraged to develop professionally within a friendly and inclusive working environment. The Commercial Property team is highly regarded locally and continues to grow, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary seeking stability and long-term career prospects in Stockton-on-Tees.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Administrator job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.

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