Dynamic Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Trowers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

GPP Pension with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance

Gym discounts

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers in Manchester seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. You will handle a range of commercial and property dispute matters, delivering efficient administration and high-quality client service.

The role covers matter opening, conflict checks, document preparation, court bundles, billing support, and records management. You will work closely with fee earners to ensure accurate, timely results and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team.
• Open new matters, conduct conflict checks, and support client onboarding.
• Prepare, format, and engross legal documents.
• Compile court bundles and manage document filing systems.
• Assist with billing, file management, archiving and records administration.
• Maintain client information on the firm's systems.
• Support fee earners with administrative and legal research tasks.
• Provide wider team support and cover when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trowers in Manchester seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. You will handle a range of commercial and property dispute matters, delivering efficient administration and high-quality client service.

The role covers matter opening, conflict checks, document preparation, court bundles, billing support, and records management. You will work closely with fee earners to ensure accurate, timely results and maintain confidentiality.