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Part-time Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Darlington, Durham DL3 9SD

Contract type

Part Time

Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • REED in Teesside is seeking a part-time Legal Secretary for a Darlington-based client, requiring candidates to have at least 1 year of experience.
  • The position offers a salary of £22,000 to £25,000 pro rata, depending on experience, with set working days on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
  • Key responsibilities include providing administrative support to fee earners, conducting document checks, and managing client correspondence.
  • Benefits include pension contributions up to 5%, paid professional membership fees, and 21 days’ holiday pro rata, plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively manage their workload and meet deadlines.

REED in Teesside are currently recruiting on behalf of a Darlington based client who are seeking a part time Legal Secretary to join their busy and dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to one or more fee earners and assist in the smooth running of the department. Set working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Benefits:

  • Pension contributions up to 5%
  • Paid professional membership fees (incl. for students)
  • Financial support for qualifications relevant to the business
  • 1 week of study leave per annum
  • Employee assistance program
  • 21 days’ holiday (pro rata for part time employees) plus time off between Christmas and New Year as standard, increasing by 1 day per annum from year 5 to year 10
  • You can buy up to 5 days’ holiday per annum through salary sacrifice
  • Talent referral bonus – earn up to £1500 on successful candidate referral
  • Death in service

You will be expected to work efficiently and accurately, with strong attention to detail, and be able to manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as you will be dealing with clients and other stakeholders on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing administrative support to one or more fee earners
  • Conducting document checks
  • Corresponding with clients and other firm
  • Producing and amending legal documents
  • Undertaking general office administration duties

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this role, please apply for this role ASAP - interviews to be held ASAP!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.