Administrative Assistant - City Centre, Newcastle
Temp Ongoing | Full-Time or Part-Time (30-37.5 hours/week) | Immediate Start
Office Angels is recruiting on behalf of a client in Newcastle city centre for an Administrative Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the in-house legal team. This role is ideal for someone organised, proactive, and self-motivated, capable of supporting a busy legal function while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
You will report directly to the Head of Legal and play a key role in keeping the legal team organised and efficient.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide administrative support to the legal department, including filing, scanning, photocopying, typing, document drafting and formatting, and managing legal files
2. Organise schedules, appointments, and deadlines for the legal team to ensure timely completion of tasks
3. Assist with preparation and organisation of legal correspondence and documentation
4. Liaise professionally with colleagues across the business and with external advisers
5. Handle incoming calls, emails, and enquiries, ensuring the legal team can respond promptly
6. Support Companies House filings and other compliance-related administration under guidance from the legal team
7. Assist with data protection compliance, including preparing data protection impact assessments and handling data subject requests (with support from the legal team)
8. Depending on experience, provide administrative input for legal contract reviews and company governance processes
Candidate Requirements
9. Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills
11. Ability to adapt and re prioritise to meet the needs of the legal department
12. Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
13. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
14. Previous experience supporting a legal team/function is advantageous but not essential
15. A keen interest in law is advantageous but not essential
16. Audio typing of dictations and legal notes is advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
17. Temp ongoing role with full-time or part-time hours (30-37.5 hours/week)
18. Immediate start in a city centre location
19. Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a professional in-house legal team
Benefits
20. Weekly pay during temporary contract
21. 28 days annual leave (accrued, inclusive of bank holidays)
22. Pension scheme with employer contributions
23. Eye-care vouchers and high-street discount schemes
24. Access to professional development and training opportunities
25. Supportive and collaborative working environment
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
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