Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary — Flexible Hours

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours (min 3 days)

Friendly team

Supportive environment

Job summary

Confidential law firm in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join the busy Dispute Resolution team. You will support multiple fee earners, perform audio typing, and prepare court documents in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role offers full-time or part-time options (minimum 3 days per week) with a flexible working pattern and a friendly, supportive team. Prior dispute resolution or litigation experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary/Administrator in a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to multiple fee earners in Dispute Resolution.
• Audio typing of correspondence, statements, attendance notes and legal docs.
• Prepare court forms, indexes, bundles and other litigation documents.
• Open and close client files following procedures.
• Conduct client ID checks, AML searches and name/media checks.
• Maintain electronic and paper files accurately.
• Prepare and issue monthly client bills.
• Handle calls, take messages and liaise with clients/third parties.
• Assist with financial admin incl. cheque requests and paying slips.
• Provide holiday cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Support the wider team with admin tasks.

Skills

Legal Secretary

Audio typing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Confidential law firm in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join the busy Dispute Resolution team. You will support multiple fee earners, perform audio typing, and prepare court documents in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role offers full-time or part-time options (minimum 3 days per week) with a flexible working pattern and a friendly, supportive team. Prior dispute resolution or litigation experience is advantageous but not essential.