Careers
Reece Thomas Watson welcomes applications from all sectors of society and has a strong commitment to equality and diversity.
We welcome speculative CV’s from Solicitors and Paralegals with the relevant skill and experience.
Please apply to: careers@reecethomaswatson.com
Legal Secretary
We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our team in Stockton. This role involves providing top-tier secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors and Executives across our prison law, mental health, and public law departments. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced legal environment and a solid understanding of legal processes, forms, and procedures—particularly within these specialisms.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support
Assist with legal documentation, correspondence, and client communication
Manage case files, ensuring all records are up to date and organised
Prepare and proofread legal documents and forms
Coordinate meetings, hearings, and appointments for legal representatives
Handle general office tasks and manage schedules in a busy environment
If you're ready to take on a key role in a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Vacation Schemes
We run vacation schemes during the winter and summer vacations for those considering law as a career and who have completed at least one year of a first-degree course.
The principal aim of our vacation schemes is to give you an opportunity to experience the work and day to day life of a young solicitor. During your time with us, you will work alongside members of our staff.
We accept applications throughout the year and offer places as we receive them.
We encourage applications to be submitted as early as possible. Please submit a CV and Covering letter to careers@reecethomaswatson.com
General Recruitment Information
Please note that while we endeavour to contact all candidates who apply for advertised positions with the firm it is not always possible to reply to everyone. We are only able to provide feedback to candidates who have attended an interview.