Legal Administrator - Commercial Property - Stockton-on-Tees

QED Legal; Hartburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

QED Legal is seeking a capable Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join its busy Commercial Property team in Stockton-on-Tees. You will provide essential admin and secretarial support to fee earners handling commercial property transactions.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal secretarial or administration experience, strong audio typing and IT skills, and excellent organisational abilities. Flexible hours (minimum 3 days/week) are offered, with a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary/Administrator/Assistant in a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Professional, client-focused communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude in a busy legal environment.
• Commercial Property/Real Estate or Conveyancing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Commercial Property department.
• Audio typing correspondence, reports, attendance notes, and legal documents.
• Assist with preparation of commercial property documents (leases, contracts, completion paperwork).
• Support fee earners with property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Open and close client files; ensure procedures are followed.
• Carry out client ID checks, AML searches and compliance tasks.
• Order property searches and assist with Land Registry applications.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders, agents and third parties.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and monitor key dates.
• Prepare and issue client bills and assist with financial administration.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
• Provide holiday/absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Support wider team with general administration.

Skills

Audio typing

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible attitude

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

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