Private Client Paralegal Newcastle Upon Tyne

Leading North East Law firm are looking ro recruit a Private Client Paralegal the successful candidate will be someone able to take instructions, draft documents, take a simple probate forward, someone who wants to take that experience and ability move on a bit with it. The role will be working directly with and for one of our senior private client solicitors, enabling the fee earner to concentrate more on the complex matters.  

The Main Responsibilities for this role will include:-

• To provide senior members of the department with support and assistance as necessary
• To provide legal advice, assistance and representation to clients primarily in all areas of Private Client work including Probate, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, subject to appropriate training, including
• Assisting fee earner(s) to process legal work – attending client meetings, completing file notes, file opening, initial client compliance checks, preparation of client care letters and draft wills, completion of Lasting Powers of Attorney and general administration
• Administration of probate work – co-ordinating collection of assets/identifying liabilities, preparation of oaths and applications for grants.
• Dealing with client enquiries in person and by telephone and email, making appointments, updating clients and co-ordinating fee earners diary, costs updates and dealing with aged debts To meet with clients and take initial instructions on straight forward matters To comply with the Firm’s and Department’s policies and procedures

Excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow and devleop their career. 

Commercial Property/Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This role will be predominantly typing based joining an extremely busy department so the successfulcandidate will have to be able to hit the ground running and have experience working in a busy Legal department. 

Main Responsibilities:

– Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
– Prepare and draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and contracts
– Maintain and organize legal files and documents
– Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
– Manage attorney calendars and deadlines
– Conduct legal research and gather relevant information
– Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
– Assist with trial preparation and document management
– Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence

Opportunity to join one of the leading North East Law Firms. 

Paralegal Private Client Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ideally looking for an individual who is able to take instructions, draft documents, take a simple probate forward, someone who wants to take that experience and ability to progess.

The Role will be working directly with and for one of the Senior Private Client Solicitors, enabling the Solicitor to concentrate more on the complex matters.  

Main Responsibilities:-

To work as part of the team to assist with providing private client services,

• Undertaking fee-earning work and time recording accordingly To deliver a high quality service to clients, dealing with them on the telephone and face-to-face in client meetings.
• Responsibility, under supervision, for assisting others within the Private Client group with their matters as detailed above in paragraph 
• Preparation of correspondence and drafting wills and trust documents (with support) from precedents, in compliance with DMH Stallard house style guide.
• Proof reading, fact checking, and the ability to send confidential documents to clients and others unsupervised.
• To learn and adhere to the firm’s systems (to include use of DMH Stallard case management system, Isokon accounts package), and the requirements of third party referrers.
• To assist with the development of our case management system.
• Data inputting and basic accounting transactions following the provision of training on the firm’s accounts package and systems detailed above.

This role is offering an opportunity to grow and develop and progress within the firm.

Residential/Commercial Property Legal Secretary Newcastle Upon Tyne

Opportunity to join a leading Newcaste based Law Firm in a support role as a Residential/Commercial Property Legal Secretary in supporting the Fee Earner.

The Main Responsibilities:-

• Audio typing using digital dictation
• Diary management , booking rooms and arranging meetings
• Using case management system
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, Estate agents and mortgage lenders
• Providing quotations , sending out client care letters
• Deal with client queries, and take instruction from clients
• Amend and reformat documents
• Apply for searches using on line services including land registry
• Using HRMC website to complete stamp duty land tax forms
• Deal with post completion matters
• Maintain client files, opening and closing of files
• Maintain the filing system
• Assist fee earners in the maintenance of client accounts
• Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required

Experience working in a busy residential conveyancing department will be essential for the role. 

The Firm are looking for an experienced secretary for a busy department who will be able to hit the ground running.

Employment & Litigation Legal Secretary Newcastle Upon Tyne

Opportunity to work with a leading North East based Law Firm.

Main Responsbiliites:-

• Opening and closing files
• Proactive file management
• Audio and copy typing fee earners’ correspondence
• Managing fee earners’ diaries
• Interacting with clients and third-parties
• Preparing bundles, draft Orders and other Court/Tribunal correspondence
• Client due diligence
• Debt recovery
• Time recording for fee earners
• Email mailbox management for fee earners including saving emails to CMS
• Photocopying, emailing, posting and general administration to support the team and the firm as a whole by covering for absence of other secretaries

The role may be required to cover other areas & possible reception cover during holiday/busier periods. 

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary Ponteland

A full time/part time position for an experienced legal secretary/assistant office based in our busy niche family law firm in Ponteland has become available. The position will predominantly entail supporting 4 family law fee earners. The candidate will ideally have family law experience however any legal secretary experience would be considered.

Minimum requirements shall include:

• audio and copy typing

• helping with general administration and supporting the lawyers to maintain high standards of client care

• daily tasks include file opening, diary management and maintaining compliance systems

The successful candidate should have at least 5 years previous legal secretarial experience and have knowledge of Windows, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, case management systems and digital dictation.