Legal assistant Work, Jobs in Sunderland (with Salaries)

Trainee Paralegal
Alpha UK Projects Limited —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £24,500 - £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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Legal Assistant
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £28,598 - £30,024 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
5d
Graduate Litigation Paralegal
Winn Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Crime Paralegal
David Gray Solicitors LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £23,200 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
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11d
Paralegal (Mental Health & Court of Protection)
David Gray Solicitors LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £23,200 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- IT
- In-person
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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5d
Conveyancing Paralegal/Assistant
Forrester Solicitors —Jarrow
- From £24,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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13d
Debt Recovery Paralegal
Winn Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,436.80 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Paralegal, Commercial Property
Eventus Recruitment Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Children Law Paralegals
Duncan Lewis —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £23,150 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Legal Administrator, Residential
Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Admin Officer (Legal Admin Support Team)
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Gateshead
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Legal Secretary- Corporate
Hay & Kilner —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £24,500 - £27,728 a year
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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Credit Hire Paralegal
NRG —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Legal Secretary – Commercial (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Sintons —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
3d
Paralegal (German Speaker)
Document Risk Solutions (DRS) —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Legal Secretary - Commercial Property
Tilly Bailey & Irvine —Billingham
- From £24,479 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Accounts & Practice Management Assistant
Yarwood Holmes Law Limited —Cramlington
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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1d
Legal Administrator (Commercial Property)
Eventus Recruitment Group —Stockton-on-Tees
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Paralegal - Construction & Engineering
DAC Beachcroft —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Legal Secretary REG Hub 2
DAC Beachcroft —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Trainee Paralegal

Alpha UK Projects Limited
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,500 - £26,500 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Company events
Free or subsidised travel
Transport links
On-site parking

Qualifications

Law
English
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree
Legal drafting

Full job description

Trainee Paralegal - Start your career in the legal sector
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (On-site)
Salary: £23,500 – £26,500 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

The Opportunity

For an aspiring legal professional, the transition from academic study to a high-performance law firm is the most defining moment of your career. This Trainee Paralegal position is designed to be a significant catalyst for your professional growth, offering a rare level of immersion in complex legal matters from day one.

In this role, you will move far beyond theoretical knowledge, gaining the practical, high-level experience that sets the elite apart in the Newcastle legal market. By joining a team that prioritises your development, you will benefit from direct mentorship, an accelerated learning curve, and the chance to build a sophisticated professional portfolio that will serve as a powerful foundation for your future as a solicitor or legal expert.

A Foundation for Your Legal Career

The transition from a degree to a legal practice requires a specific set of skills that cannot be taught in a lecture theatre. As a Trainee Paralegal, you will be integrated into our core legal teams from the outset. You will be tasked with meaningful work that impacts the outcome of our cases and the quality of service provided to our clients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

Case Preparation and Management: Assisting in the end-to-end management of legal files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted within strict judicial deadlines.
Substantive Legal Research: Conducting detailed research into case law, statutes, and regulatory requirements to support the strategic decisions of senior solicitors.
Drafting Legal Documents: Producing initial drafts of instructions to counsel, witness statements, and formal legal correspondence.
Client Interaction: Serving as a professional point of contact for clients, providing clear updates, and gathering necessary information with empathy and discretion.
Procedural Compliance: Developing a deep understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and ensuring all actions align with the highest standards of professional conduct.

Professional Development and Skill Acquisition

We recognise that our firm’s success is built upon the competence of our staff. Therefore, this role is structured as a period of intensive professional development. By working alongside qualified legal professionals, you will gain technical proficiency in areas that form the bedrock of a successful legal career.

Key areas of development include:

Commercial Awareness: Learning how a legal practice operates as a business and how to balance legal excellence with operational efficiency.
Technical Drafting: Moving beyond academic writing to master the precision and clarity required in professional legal documentation.
Critical Analysis: Developing the ability to identify key legal issues within complex factual scenarios.
Professional Conduct: Understanding the ethical and regulatory framework governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Who Should Apply?

This role is specifically tailored for individuals who are ready to commit to the rigours of a professional legal environment. We are looking for candidates who view law not just as a job, but as a long-term career path.

You will likely be a Law Graduate (LLB or GDL) or perhaps you have completed your LPC or SQE and are seeking the practical experience necessary to progress. However, we also welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with a strong academic background in other disciplines who can demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and a logical, analytical mind.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

An uncompromising attention to detail and a high standard of written English.
The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
A professional demeanour and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
A proactive approach to learning, with the confidence to ask questions and take ownership of tasks.

Working Structure and Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Newcastle office. We believe that for entry-level professionals, the benefits of on-site working—including spontaneous learning, immediate feedback, and cultural integration—are irreplaceable.

Salary: A competitive starting range of £24,500 – £26,500, reviewed annually to reflect your growth and contribution to the firm.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Mentorship: Regular one-to-one sessions with senior legal professionals to discuss your progress and career objectives.
Additional Development: For those looking to accelerate their learning, there are optional opportunities to participate in weekend workshops or case review sessions on Saturdays. These are not mandatory but are highly valued by those looking to maximise their exposure to complex legal work.
Career Pathway: We focus on internal promotion. Successful Trainee Paralegals are positioned for future progression into Senior Paralegal roles or further qualifying pathways.

Application Process

If you are prepared to move beyond theory and begin your career in a professional, high-performance legal environment, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your interest in this specific role and your long-term career aspirations within the North East legal sector. We look forward to identifying the next generation of legal talent for our Newcastle team.

Pay: £24,500.00-£26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
On-site parking
Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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legal assistant jobs in sunderland

Trainee Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Graduate Litigation Paralegal

Crime Paralegal

Paralegal (Mental Health & Court of Protection)

Conveyancing Paralegal/Assistant

Debt Recovery Paralegal

Paralegal, Commercial Property

Children Law Paralegals

Legal Administrator, Residential

Admin Officer (Legal Admin Support Team)

Legal Secretary- Corporate

Credit Hire Paralegal

Legal Secretary – Commercial (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Paralegal (German Speaker)

Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Accounts & Practice Management Assistant

Legal Administrator (Commercial Property)

Paralegal - Construction & Engineering

Legal Secretary REG Hub 2

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