Dispute Resolution Legal Administrator - Flexible Hours

QED Legal; Hartburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Administrator to support the Dispute Resolution team in Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves providing essential secretarial and administrative support across the department, including audio typing, document preparation, and file management.

You will work closely with fee earners and managers, ensuring accurate records and timely client communications. The position offers full-time or part-time hours (minimum 3 days per week) in a busy, supportive

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to multiple fee earners within the Dispute Resolution team.
• Audio typing correspondence, statements, attendance notes and legal documentation.
• Preparing court forms, indexes, bundles and other litigation documents.
• Opening and closing client files, ensuring all necessary procedures are followed.
• Carrying out client ID checks, AML searches, name searches and media checks.
• Processing client documentation and maintaining accurate electronic and paper files.
• Preparing and issuing monthly client bills.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, taking messages and liaising with clients and third parties.
• Assisting with financial administration, including cheque requests and paying-in slips.
• Providing holiday and absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Supporting the wider team with general administration and office duties.

Skills

Audio typing

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Administrator to support the Dispute Resolution team in Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves providing essential secretarial and administrative support across the department, including audio typing, document preparation, and file management.

You will work closely with fee earners and managers, ensuring accurate records and timely client communications. The position offers full-time or part-time hours (minimum 3 days per week) in a busy, supportive