Administrative Assistant - *City Centre, Newcastle

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

• Provide administrative support to the legal department, including filing, scanning, photocopying, typing, document drafting and formatting, and managing legal files
• Organise schedules, appointments, and deadlines for the legal team to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Assist with preparation and organisation of legal correspondence and documentation
• Liaise professionally with colleagues across the business and with external advisers
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and enquiries, ensuring the legal team can respond promptly
• Support Companies House filings and other compliance-related administration under guidance from the legal team
• Assist with data protection compliance, including preparing data protection impact assessments and handling data subject requests (with support from the legal team)
• Depending on experience, provide administrative input for legal contract reviews and company governance processes

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt and re prioritise to meet the needs of the legal department
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Previous experience supporting a legal team/function is advantageous but not essential
• A keen interest in law is advantageous but not essential
• Audio typing of dictations and legal notes is advantageous but not essential

What''s on Offer

• Temp ongoing role with full-time or part-time hours (30-37.5 hours/week)
• Immediate start in a city centre location
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a professional in-house legal team

Benefits

• Weekly pay during temporary contract
• 28 days annual leave (accrued, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Eye-care vouchers and high-street discount schemes
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• 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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