Employment Legal Secretary and Receptionist

Darlington, N/A, United Kingdom

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service.

We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together.

Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

Join Our Team as an Employment Legal Secretary and Receptionist!

Are you passionate about supporting individuals facing workplace challenges?

Do you thrive in a dynamic legal environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact?

If so, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team as an Employment Legal Secretary and Receptionist.

Here at Macks we are searching for a full time Legal Secretary/ Receptionist to join our dynamic Employment team at our Darlington office. You will be joining a committed team who advocate for the rights of employees that are navigating workplace difficulties. 

Responsibilities:

As an Employment Legal Secretary and Receptionist, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to solicitors handling employment cases.
• Assisting with client communication and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborating with solicitors to ensure cases progress efficiently.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with employment law principles and procedures is desirable
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

What we offer: 

·         Competitive Salary depending on experience

·         Company pension scheme

·          33 days annual leave including bank holidays

·         Discretionary annual bonus scheme

·         Professional membership payments

·         Professional development

·         Hybrid working (role dependant)

·         Employee referral scheme

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we encourage you to submit your application today.

Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of individuals facing workplace challenges.