Job Description

We are a forward-thinking law firm and have several offices across the UK. We provide legal expertise and commercial advice to our clients across a wide range of sectors, including our leading Real Estate Disputes Resolution team which is one of the largest in the UK, with over 30 solicitors, legal executives and paralegals, supported by a team of excellent secretaries and administrators.



Our specialist Leasehold Disputes team (LDT) are a key part of our business and they now have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join them in our Newcastle office. This is a part time role, offering 30 hours per week, however we will require availability Monday to Friday.

The role



This interesting role will see you working on a broad range of matters, you'll be a key part of the Leasehold Disputes Team, dealing with disputed cases as well as a diverse range of other litigation matters. More specifically you'll play an essential part in ensuring that new files are opened correctly, adhering to both our internal processes and individual client requirements, in addition to producing initial correspondence whilst ensuring that all files are managed effectively and efficiently. The work is fast-paced, and the team often receives in excess of 300 instructions per week. In time, this role provides genuine scope to take on more complex responsibilities as you develop your knowledge in this area of law.

What are we looking for?



This is a fantastic opportunity for someone making the next move in their Legal Admin career, or a Legal graduate looking to make the first step into the profession. You'll have a strong team ethic with excellent attention to detail and your strong organisational skills will enable you to work to strict deadlines. Previous real estate experience, whilst advantageous, is by no means essential. What is essential are strong IT skills (including MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.



To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:


Evidence of good academics either from school, university or other studies. Good written and oral communication skills, with a close attention to detail. Excellent prioritisation skills, with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Some previous experience of working within an office environment. Strong IT skills (including MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

What makes it great to work here?



We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!



As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working.



Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.



We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.



We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response to this question is only used for this purpose, is only visible to the recruitment team and is not used for data monitoring.



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