About your new role



Our Real Estate team provides a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of commercial property to an excellent and diverse client base. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative and high performing, busy team. Our focus is on delivering a first class client service. Our clients range from major retailers, leisure operators, regional developers, local authorities and universities. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, and our procedures are followed and deadlines met.



We are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join our team in Newcastle.

As an Administration Assistant you will work as part of a team, assisting with all aspects of administration in accordance with the instructions from Fee Earners in the team.



Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• General file maintenance

• Opening new client files

• Closing files and Archiving

• Carry out general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, key dating

• Reports and Billing

• Gathering and collating management information

• Document and correspondence management

• Diary Management for Fee Earners

• Management of expenses system

• Processing office and client account payment requests

• Carrying out any other tasks that fall within the aspects of the role or the wider teams



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About You



Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/ be:

• Resilient


• Calm under pressure


• Excellent IT skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent time management and organisation skills


• Ability to multi-task and prioritise


• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets


• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.




Why work for us



Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.



Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.



Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's
Top Employers awards , and ranking
top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.



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