About Us
We are the North East’s trusted independent law firm. Since 1876, we’ve guided generations of people through business and life - the highs and the lows, the milestones and the challenges.
For well over a century, we’ve delivered expert legal services with trust, reliability and care. And it’s a responsibility we’re proud to continue for generations to come.
By combining proven expertise with a personal approach, we resolve legal matters with confidence, clarity and care—achieving the best outcomes for your future, together.
Growing further together.
When we say we put people first, we mean it. That’s why we’ve created a flexible, friendly and collaborative place to work where people are supported every day.
Alongside a range of benefits such as life insurance, retail discounts and uncapped bonuses for fee-earner roles, we are committed to helping you develop personally and professionally. Just like our clients, our success is your success.
About the Role
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Legal Administrator to join our Commercial Property team to provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee earners. Based at either our Stockton or Newcastle office, the successful candidate will be joining a large, successful and supportive team that has an excellent reputation and prides itself upon its ability to deliver a tailored service to all clients.
This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:
- Opening and maintaining files on our practice management system Proclaim
- Obtaining ID, conducting AML searches, media checks and conflict searches
- Typing audio dictation for one or more solicitors
- Ordering property searches
- Preparing invoices and documentation relevant to client matters
- Communicating with clients and other law firms
- General administrative duties
This role is open to candidates seeking full time or part time working options. We also operate a fantastic flexible working scheme, to help our colleagues to balance the demands of their work and home life. Speak to us about your ideal work pattern!
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will:
- Have prior experience of working as a Legal Administrator / Secretary in a Commercial Property or related environment
- Possess excellent IT and audio typing skills
- Be able to prioritise and organise a busy workload
- Have strong communication and client care skills
- Be able to work well in a team and also independently
- Have the ability to pick up new skills and systems easily
- Have a keen eye for detail and be able to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to [email protected]
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or call 0333 210 1876.
Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.
We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
- Do you have prior experience of working in a Commercial Property or related environment?
Work Location: In person
