Position title
Legal Support Assistant - Projects & Construction
Description

Are you a Legal PA or Legal Secretary and wanting to work for one of the leading commercial firms in the UK?

My client has an opportunity at their Newcastle office for an efficient, professional and motivated Legal PA or Administrator to join their Projects & Construction team.

A hybrid role with 3 days office based and 2 days working from home, the role is varied and interesting.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

  • Client liaison, making and taking calls from clients and handling message taking.
  • Managing the production of documents, utilising the in-house document production team for larger volume work.
  • Client file opening, updating and closing, ensuring all correspondence is sent out and filed correctly.
  • Monitoring and managing key dates for clients, ensuring compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters.
  • Supporting fee earners with business development activities including preparation of pitches, presentations, production of tenders etc.
  • Assisting fee earners with their billing related tasks including checking and updating time allocation and disbursements and making sure they are allocated to the correct matter.
  • Other elements detailed in the comprehensive job description.
Qualifications

So who is the ideal candidate?

  • The appointed candidate will have a proven background in professional services administration and ideally within a legal setting.
  • A high level of computer literacy along with experience of case management systems is essential.
  • Confident and professional communication skills along with the ability to organise, prioritise and work as part of a team.

 

Job Benefits

And what do they offer in return?

A great salary, a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Contacts

Applications are currently being shortlisted so apply today for immediate consideration.

Employment Type
Full-time, Permanent
Beginning of employment
ASAP
Duration of employment
Permanent
Industry
Administration
Job Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm Hybrid working 3 days office / 2 days WFH
Base Salary
£22700-£28900 Per year
Date posted
January 5, 2023
Valid through
February 3, 2023
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