Job Description

About Us

We are the North East's trusted independent law firm. Since 1876, we've guided generations of people through business and life - the highs and the lows, the milestones and the challenges.

For well over a century, we've delivered expert legal services with trust, reliability and care. And it's a responsibility we're proud to continue for generations to come.

By combining proven expertise with a personal approach, we resolve legal matters with confidence, clarity and care--achieving the best outcomes for your future, together.

Growing further together.

When we say we put people first, we mean it. That's why we've created a flexible, friendly and collaborative place to work where people are supported every day.

Alongside a range of benefits such as life insurance, retail discounts and uncapped bonuses for fee-earner roles, we are committed to helping you develop personally and professionally. Just like our clients, our success is your success.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Administrator to join our friendly Commercial Property department, based at our modern, open plan office in Stockton on Tees. The successful candidate will be joining a large, successful and supportive team and will provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.

This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:

Typing audio dictation, including letters, telephone and file notes

Preparing and updating legal documentation relevant to client matters

Maintaining files on our practice management system Proclaim

Conducting AML searches, media checks and conflict searches

Communicating with clients and other law firms

General administrative duties

This role is open to candidates seeking full or part time working options. We also operate fantastic flexible and hybrid working schemes, to help our employees to balance the demands of their work and home life - speak to us about your ideal work pattern!

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

Prior experience of working as a Legal Administrator / Secretary in a Commercial Property or related environment

Prior experience of using case management systems

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and databases

Highly organised and hard working

Great communication skills and able to work well in a team

Ability to pick up new skills and systems easily

Strong initiative skills and a "can-do" approach

Keen eye for detail and able to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy

Able to manage priorities in a busy working environment

To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to recruitment@jacksons.law

If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or call 0333 210 1876.

Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.

We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Application question(s):

Please can you confirm your salary expectations
Experience:

Legal Administrator: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person