We are a full-service law firm based in Middlesbrough serving clients throughout the UK and further afield. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality advice with exceptional personal service.

With a history stretching back over 30 years, we recognise the importance the contribution that businesses like ours should and can have on the local community and we, therefore, encourage our employees to get involved and give back to the local community in which we live and work.

Our vision is to set the standard for legal excellence & deliver justice for the people and in doing so, to become the law firm of choice & champion of the community for businesses, organisations and individuals.  To meet our vision and deliver an outstanding service we employ individuals who understand our clients’ needs, take pride in what they do and how they do it.  Our values go to the heart of the firm.  They define who we are and how we work.  It is by remaining true to our values that we will achieve our vision.  This is what we value most:

·         Teamwork – we trust and respect one another. We see strength in our diversity as individuals and as a practice. We achieve the best outcomes for clients when we work collaboratively, recognizing and respecting the different perspectives that we bring.

·         Excellent Client Service – We take the time to truly understand our clients’ needs and aim to provide practical, tailored and commercial solutions – not just options – to help them achieve their goals.

·         Professionalism – We work to the highest professional and technical standards, acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proud of our reputation as being a trusted adviser to our clients, often over several generations, and continually strive to ensure that our clients’ interests come first and foremost.

·         Our People – We work together to create an open, supportive and friendly working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their professional ambitions.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of, our values resonate with your own personal values, and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

We are looking to recruit an Office Junior to join our Family Team at our Darlington office. This is a full time position and would suit someone looking to begin or develop their career within a busy legal environment.

The successful candidate will provide day to day administrative support to the Family Team, assisting with a variety of office duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Duties will include:

• Opening and closing client files
• Photocopying, scanning and filing documents
• Preparing post and assisting with general office administration
• Answering telephone calls and taking messages
• Supporting fee earners with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring documents are correctly stored

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable and willing to assist with a wide range of tasks. Good communication and IT skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail. The ability to work well within a team, manage workload effectively and maintain confidentiality is important. Previous office or administrative experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

What We Offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Professional membership payments
• Professional development
• Employee referral scheme
• Long service holiday award for milestones, 3, 5, 7, 10 & 15 years service
• Health care cash plan
• Birthday Leave

If this role is something of interest to you, we would love to hear from you.