Dispute Resolution Assistant — Client-Focused Legal Support

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Fareham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on expere

Contributory pension scheme

Client referral gifts

Additional holiday over Christmas

Free or discounted legal services for/

Extended sickness policy

25 days' annual leave plus bankhols

Free sight tests

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is supporting a busy law firm in Fareham, Hampshire, seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support across dispute matters. The role focuses on efficient diary management, client onboarding, and timely document preparation.

You will work closely with fee earners, handle calls, and maintain files while delivering excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispute resolution environment or department is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support across a range of dispute resolution matters.
• Manage diaries and scheduling of appointments.
• Onboard new clients and complete relevant checks.
• Open, close and archive client files.
• Audio typing and preparing documents using dictation.
• Produce correspondence and legal documents.
• Handle telephone calls and general enquiries.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.
• Support fee earners to ensure smooth running of the department.

Skills

Dispute resolution experience

Diary management

Client liaison

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word & Excel

Audio typing

Tools

Dictation software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is supporting a busy law firm in Fareham, Hampshire, seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support across dispute matters. The role focuses on efficient diary management, client onboarding, and timely document preparation.

You will work closely with fee earners, handle calls, and maintain files while delivering excellent client care.