Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Paralegal in Newcastle upon Tyne to support legal operations in Private Client and Real Estate. This full-time role involves managing client correspondence, drafting documents, and assisting with legal procedures. Exceptional communication skills and previous experience in a legal environment are essential. The position offers competitive pay, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Excellent training and career progression

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Life assurance

Various incentives and rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar legal role.
• Experience in producing relevant legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Typing correspondence and documents, including digital dictation.
• Running legal comparisons and drafting letters.
• Assisting with the setup and maintenance of systems for legal procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Audio Typing

Copy Typing

Client Query Handling

Job description

Paralegal, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Utopian Professional Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Utopian Professional Recruitment is working in partnership with our Edinburgh-based client who is expanding and looking to recruit Legal Secretaries & Paralegals with experience in Private Client, Executry, and Real Estate.

Main Responsibilities:

• Typing correspondence and documents, including digital dictation and manuscript amendments
• Running legal comparisons
• Drafting and sending letters, faxes, and emails
• Scanning, photocopying, and engrossing documents
• Partner diary management and meeting bookings
• Dealing with clients in person and on the telephone
• Delivery and collection of documents
• Assisting with the setup and maintenance of systems and data resources for legal procedures, including:
• Preparation of forms for new clients/matters
• Client verification procedures
• Other responsibilities as new processes and systems are implemented by the firm

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar legal role
• Experience in producing relevant legal documents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional conduct with clients, partners, and staff
• Audio and copy typing skills
• Comfort with email communication
• Familiarity with office equipment like photocopiers and scanners
• Ability to work under supervision and take direction from various legal staff levels
• Pleasant telephone manner and client query handling skills

Reward and Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary (discussed at application)
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options upon request
• Life assurance
• Various incentives and rewards
• Office-based role
• Hours: 33.75 hours per week (full-time)

Next Steps:

Interested candidates should email their CV to Utopian Recruitment promptly. The client aims to interview and recruit as soon as possible.

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