About the role

A leading law firm with a national presence are looking to add a Legal Secretary for their Newcastle office. Supporting the Housing department, you will be an experienced Secretary.

This role is offered working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 5.30 with hybrid working available.

About the role:

• Organise and prioritise workload in agreement with fee earners.
• Diary management on behalf of fee earners
• Opening and closing files, and maintenance, ensuring file compliance
• Dealing with clients as requested by fee earners, via email phone and face to face.
• Document preparation including preparing and submitting documentation for court applications and property searches
• Liaise with other members of the team regarding organising room bookings, and travel and accommodation.
• Dealing with documents including tax forms and land registry searches

About you:

• Organised with strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
• Competent in all MS Office packages
• Proficience with searches, Land Registry and Stamp duty interfaces
• Good document preparation skills, including house style, schedule levels, re-formatting documents, track changes and document comparison packages
• Experience with document production
• Self-motivated, strong communicator and able to work independently.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive holiday allowance plus holiday purchase scheme
• Private pension and medical insurance
• Travel and car parking loans

This is a good opportunity to join an expanding law firm who care about their employees.

If you are interested, click “apply now” and one of the team will be in touch.