Jacksons Law Firm is one of the longest-established law firms in the North East of England, with a strong team of over 100 employees. We are the proud winners of the 2024 Northern Law Awards coveted “Law Firm of the Year” award, in addition to the “Law Practice Management” award.
We provide specialist legal advice to businesses and private clients across the region and our employees and clients are at the heart of our business.
Whilst we do work hard, we pride ourselves on offering a genuine work life balance and a supportive culture, alongside a competitive range of employee benefits and an exciting programme of employee engagement initiatives.
About the Role
Our dedicated and friendly Private Client team are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team based at Stockton-on-Tees.
You will be part of a close-knit cohesive team, consisting of the Head of Department, 2 solicitors, a Trainee Solicitor and Paralegal, alongside support staff.
This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:
1. Typing of audio dictation and other documents
2. Liaising with clients over the telephone and in person to assist with queries
3. Checking ID and carrying out AML searches, name searches and media checks
4. File management on our case management system (Proclaim)
5. Assisting with client billing procedures
This role is open to candidates seeking full time or part time working options (minimum of 29 hours per week). We also operate a fantastic Flexible Working Scheme, to help our employees to balance the demands of their work and home life.
About You - The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills, experience and attributes:
1. Prior experience of working as a legal secretary - experience of working within a Private Client department would be particularly beneficial
2. Experience of Case Management Systems
3. Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word / Excel/ Outlook etc)
4. Good communication skills
5. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
6. Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
7. Ability to work well in a team
Why work for us?
At Jacksons, we offer a fantastic range of employee benefits including:
1. A competitive salary that will reflect your experience
2. A Flexible Working Scheme
3. Access to a Hybrid Working Scheme (after initial training and induction)
4. 33 days annual leave as standard (including bank holidays)
5. An extra day off on your birthday!
6. Long service holidays
7. A holiday purchase scheme
8. Bonus holidays
9. Enhanced pension schemes
10. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave payments
11. Buddy schemes to help new colleagues settle in
12. Access to an employer contributory Further Education and Training Policy
13. Free parking at our Stockton office
14. Free wills and discounted legal services for friends and family
15. High street discounts
16. An Employee Assistance Programme
17. Life insurance
18. Employee engagement initiatives including team away days and social events
19. Wellbeing and mental health support including a “Zen Den” wellbeing room and trained Mental Health First Aiders
20. Employee treat and dress down days
21. Monthly prizes/gift vouchers
22. Free fruit and refreshments
23. Free eye tests & flu jabs
24. Cycle to work scheme
25. An employee referral scheme
26. Work anniversary and significant birthday gifts
27. Discounted services at Mercedes Benz Teesside
We also have plenty of networking and charity events for you to get involved with. Jacksons really is a great place to work!
If you think you have the skills and qualities that we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to recruitment@jacksons-law.com
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or telephone 01642 356 500.
Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.
We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Private Client LS - STKN
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