Paralegal - Agricultural & Estates Team - Rare Newcastle Opportunity

Paralegal - Agriculture & Estates

Newcastle Full-Time Excellent Career Progression

I'm currently working with a leading North of England law firm that has an outstanding reputation for both the quality of its work and the way it looks after its people. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most highly regarded Agriculture & Estates teams, based in Newcastle.

If you're a Paralegal looking to build a long-term career within a specialist team that offers exceptional training and progression, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced lawyers, you'll gain exposure to a unique mix of Agricultural Property and Private Client work, supporting landowners, farming businesses and high-net-worth individuals with a broad range of legal matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with agricultural property and estate planning matters.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Handling client enquiries and assisting with new instructions.
• Preparing and submitting Land Registry, Probate Registry and Companies House applications.
• Drafting and submitting SDLT returns.
• Using case management systems to progress matters efficiently.
• Providing wider support across the team where required.

This is a varied role offering excellent exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to develop your technical skills within a nationally recognised team.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal within a law firm.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a specialist legal team.

Experience within Agriculture & Estates is desirable, although applications are equally welcomed from Paralegals with Residential or Commercial Property experience looking to move into this specialist area.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Your birthday off every year.
• Genuine long-term career progression.
• A supportive, friendly and collaborative culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Agriculture & Estates teams within a firm recognised as one of the best places to work, where you'll be supported to develop your career from day one.