Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a highly regarded Residential Conveyancing team in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a permanent job that can be worked on a full-time or part-time basis, with excellent hybrid working options available. The successful Legal Administrator will benefit from a market-leading benefits package, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional birthday leave, enhanced family-friendly leave, and a generous salary dependent on experience.
Role Responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and award-winning law firm in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The incoming Legal Administrator will provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Residential Conveyancing department. Responsibilities include:
- Opening, closing and maintaining client files using the firm’s practice management system
- Obtaining identification documents and conducting AML and media checks
- Preparing standard legal forms and documentation relevant to residential transactions
- Drafting completion statements and memorandums of exchange with support from fee earners
- Preparing invoices and processing payment requisitions
- Setting up files for completion and assisting with post-completion work
- Liaising with the Land Registry to conduct pre-completion searches
- Communicating with clients, estate agents and third parties via telephone, email and post
Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Administrators or Legal Secretaries who have worked in a conveyancing environment. You will also:
- Possess excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal databases
- Be organised, reliable and able to manage priorities in a busy environment
- Have strong communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
- Be adaptable with a strong initiative and “can-do” attitude
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Legal Administrator will enjoy joining a well-respected, full-service law firm with modern offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The firm offers a generous salary and outstanding benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
- Additional birthday leave
- Holiday purchase/sell scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Hybrid working (1–2 days per week from home)
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employer contribution (increasing with service)
- Life insurance and death in service cover
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounted legal services for you and your family
- Monthly treat days, staff socials and networking events
- Cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
About the Company
This long-established and award-winning law firm is one of the most respected names in the North-East legal market. Known for their collaborative and people-focused culture, the firm continues to grow and thrive while staying true to its values. You’ll be joining a team where your contribution is recognised, and your career is supported.
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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The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.