Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA looking for a role where you can become a valued, long-term part of a close-knit Newcastle firm?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established boutique law firm, providing high-level support across its busy criminal law and litigation practice.
The firm is seeking someone with solid legal secretarial experience, ideally gained in litigation, criminal law or another court-based practice area, who can confidently support senior fee earners and manage legal files with a high degree of independence.
The role can be offered on a full-time basis or four days per week, ideally Monday to Thursday.
Why You'll Love It Here
Full-time or four-day working week available
Established boutique firm with a genuinely supportive, down-to-earth culture
Varied and hands-on role across criminal law and litigation
Long-term opportunity with genuine stability and future scope
Work closely with experienced senior lawyers and become an integral part of the team
Your Role
Provide high-level legal secretarial and administrative support to senior lawyers
Manage diaries, appointments, conference calls and court hearing dates
Prepare and amend correspondence, pleadings, evidence, briefs and court documents
Compile briefs to Counsel and liaise with barristers,



court registries, judges' associates, process servers and other external stakeholders
Open, maintain, archive and close matters through LEAP
Manage document production, filing, scanning, transcription and safe custody documentation
Take client calls and enquiries, respond to queries and provide a skilled first point of contact
Assist with client invoicing, payments and follow-up of overdue accounts where required
Provide occasional reception overflow support
You'll Be a Great Fit If
You have proven experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Legal PA
You have experience in litigation, criminal law, family law or another court-focused practice area
You are confident preparing legal documents, managing court dates and supporting matters from start to finish
You can work independently, prioritise competing deadlines and anticipate the needs of senior lawyers
You are warm, professional and client-focused, with excellent communication skills
You have strong attention to detail and a high level of discretion
You are comfortable using LEAP or can quickly learn new legal systems
You are looking for a stable, long-term role in Newcastle
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