Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a highly successful Commercial Property team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. This is a permanent job available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering hybrid working and remote working flexibility alongside modern city centre offices located close to Newcastle train station. The successful Legal Administrator will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave and excellent long-term progression opportunities within a supportive law firm environment.
Role Responsibilities
This Legal Administrator job in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear will involve supporting a busy and well-established Commercial Property department with a broad range of administrative and legal secretarial duties. The incoming Legal Administrator will play an important part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Opening and maintaining files using the practice management system
- Carrying out AML checks, media searches and conflict searches
- Audio typing legal correspondence, file notes and documents
- Preparing Commercial Property documentation including leases, contracts and Land Registry forms
- Ordering property searches and assisting with transaction administration
- Preparing invoices, completion statements and payment requests
- Communicating with clients, Solicitors and third parties by telephone, email and in person
- Submitting applications to the Land Registry and requesting office copies
- Providing general administrative support to the Commercial Property department
- Assisting fee earners and colleagues with additional support when required
Person Specification
Applications are sought from Legal Administrators, Legal Secretaries or Commercial Property Secretaries with previous law firm experience. Experience within Commercial Property, Property Law or a similar legal discipline would be advantageous for this Legal Administrator job in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear.
The successful Legal Administrator will also possess:
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- A professional and proactive approach to work
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team
- A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues where needed
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Legal Administrator will be joining a highly regarded law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear with a modern and flexible approach to working. Alongside a salary of up to £27,000, the benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working and remote working flexibility
- Flexible working hours
- Full-time or part-time working options
- Modern central Newcastle office close to the train station
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Additional birthday leave
- Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Death in service benefit
- Employee wellbeing support and mental health initiatives
- Discounted legal services
- Social events and networking opportunities
- Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
About the Company
This law firm has an outstanding reputation across the North East legal market and is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services alongside exceptional client care. The firm has continued to grow successfully due to its collaborative culture, supportive leadership team and commitment to employee wellbeing and progression.
The Commercial Property department is highly respected and offers a positive and team-focused working environment where Legal Administrators and Legal Secretaries are genuinely valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrator seeking a long-term career move in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear within a progressive and flexible law firm.
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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