We're currently looking for a Legal Administrator to join our Plot Sales Team in Newcastle.

What does the team do?

Our Residential Housebuilding team is one of the largest of its kind.  Working with many major house builder, residential development and housing clients our work is diverse and always of the highest quality.  We support our clients in a range of projects from major urban mixed-use developments to green field new settlements, and our expertise in the sector, coupled with our approach to client service means that we are rated as the premier team in Newcastle by both clients and the legal directories.

The team are now looking for a Legal Administrator to join them based out of our Newcastle office. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, busy team where you'll play an integral part in the delivery of some of the UK's most exciting residential developments for premier clients such as house builders. The work is fast paced and challenging but the team are collaborative and enjoy what they do, which makes for a positive working environment

What does the role involve?

You will assist Paralegals within the team.   Your role will be varied and will include (but the list is not exhaustive) assisting in putting together contracts, exchange and completion packs,  processing disclosure of incentive forms, cover notes, HTB paperwork,  liaising with Buyer's conveyancers/updating clients in relation to progress of the transaction, setting up files in readiness for exchange of contracts, preparing completion statements, serving notices, liaising with our finance team in relation to expected funds, requesting invoices, setting up files for completions, post completion matters.  We will off course give you training on all these processes.

So what are we looking for?

You'll ideally have previous admin experience, and whilst experience in a legal environment, in particular conveyancing, would be an advantage, it is by no means essential. What is essential are good IT skills (including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and case management systems), excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise admin coming from multiple streams of work.

Who are we?

A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 400 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 19 US cities and seven UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France.

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm's experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

What makes it great to work here?

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!  We like and make time for each other enabling us to establish professional relationships that can often become lasting friendships. 

Through our D&I initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued.  We have a Diversity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody).  We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work.  We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing, including our team of dedicated mental health first aiders.  We recognise that getting the right work life balance is a priority for all of us and we're very happy to talk flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns.  We also recognise the challenges of relocation and post-pandemic return to the office.

And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can choose and vary the benefits that matter most to you.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move then please get in touch to find out more. No agencies please, we're an in-house recruitment team!

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