About the role

Legal Administrator – Private Client

Location: Tyneside

Job Type: permanent, full time, would consider 4 days pro rata – office based

Salary: £24-25k

We are recruiting on behalf of a well regarded law firm seeking a capable and detail oriented Legal Administrator to join their busy Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a team of experienced solicitors and paralegals, providing essential secretarial and administrative assistance across a variety of matters including wills, probate, trusts, and land registry applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to Private Client fee earners

• Assist in the preparation of documents for wills, probate applications, and trust matters

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence with clients and third parties

• Handle submissions to HM Land Registry and track application progress

• Maintain accurate and well-organised client records and files

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

Requirements:

• Previous legal administrative or secretarial experience, ideally within a Private Client setting

• Good understanding of trusts, wills, probate processes, and land registration from an admin support perspective

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Confident communicator with a professional and discreet approach

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems

Desirable:

• Experience with digital case management tools

• Knowledge of GDPR and legal compliance procedures in a law firm setting

To Apply:

If you’re a motivated legal administrator with experience in Private Client work, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to [insert your agency's application email or link], or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.

If you are interested in this role of Legal Administrator, click ‘apply now’ and a member of the team will be in touch.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.