Legal Administrator - Commercial Property - Stockton-on-Tees

Legal Administrator - Commercial Property Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Working Hours: Flexible - Minimum 3 Days Per Week
Department: Commercial Property / Real Estate

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join the busy Commercial Property department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Stockton-on-Tees.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience who enjoys providing high-quality support to fee earners within a busy and professional legal environment.

Working closely with the Commercial Property team, you'll provide essential administrative and secretarial support, assisting with a variety of commercial property transactions and helping to ensure matters progress smoothly and efficiently.

The firm offers a friendly, supportive working environment, with full-time or part-time hours considered (minimum 3 days per week), making this an attractive opportunity for someone seeking greater flexibility.

The Role As Legal Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Commercial Property department.
• Audio typing correspondence, reports, attendance notes and legal documentation.
• Assisting with the preparation of commercial property documents, including leases, contracts and completion paperwork.
• Supporting fee earners with commercial property transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Opening and closing client files, ensuring all necessary procedures are followed.
• Carrying out client ID checks, AML searches and other compliance procedures.
• Ordering property searches and assisting with Land Registry applications.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, agents and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and monitoring key dates.
• Preparing and issuing client bills and assisting with financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files.
• Providing holiday and absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Supporting the wider team with general administration and office duties.

About You To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy legal environment.

Previous Commercial Property, Real Estate or Conveyancing experience would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with experience in other areas of law are welcomed.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Full-time or part-time working options (minimum 3 days per week).
• A supportive and welcoming legal team.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Commercial Property Solicitors.
• A varied and interesting role within an established law firm.
• A positive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop.

Interested? If you're an experienced Legal Administrator, Commercial Property Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Billingham, Yarm or the wider Teesside area and are looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're seeking full-time hours or a part-time position offering greater flexibility, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Jill McCartney QED Legal