Legal Secretary – Commercial Team Newcastle | Office Based | 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
 

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity within a well-established law firm?

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm in Newcastle for an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join their busy Commercial Team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional team, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners working on a broad range of commercial matters.
 

The Role As a Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors and legal professionals.
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Audio and copy typing.
• Diary management, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files in line with firm procedures.
• Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Managing emails, telephone enquiries and general administrative tasks.
• Assisting with billing, document management and file administration.
• Supporting the team to ensure deadlines are met and an exceptional client service is delivered.
 

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Excellent typing and document formatting skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
 

What's on Offer • 6-month fixed term contract.
• Office-based role in Newcastle.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a respected and supportive law firm.
• Friendly working environment with a collaborative team culture.
• Immediate or short-notice start available.

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in Newcastle, we'd love to hear from you.