Legal Administrator, Dispute Resolution

Eventus Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Free parking

Training and development

Job summary

Eventus Legal is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Legal Administrator to join their team in Stockton-on-Tees. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with hybrid working under the firm’s policy, typically three office days per week.

The position includes a broad benefits package, flexible hours, and opportunities for training and development within a collaborative disputes team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretary or legal administrator position
• Strong audio typing and general IT skills
• Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Clear communication skills and a thoughtful approach to client care
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence in a busy office environment

Responsibilities

• Corresponding with clients and assisting with day-to-day communication
• Producing correspondence and legal documents from audio dictation and other typing instructions
• Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation
• Undertaking client identification and anti-money laundering checks
• Maintaining accurate client files using the Proclaim practice management system
• Preparing client bills and completion statements

Skills

Audio typing

IT skills

Organisation

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Legal Administrator for a full-time or part-time, permanent job in Stockton-on-Tees, with a respected independent regional law firm. This is an opportunity to support an established, collaborative Dispute Resolution team, with full or part-time hours from three days per week, flexible working hours and hybrid working under the firm's policy (normally three office days for a five-day week). In addition, the benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a paid day off for your birthday, options to purchase additional leave, free on-site parking and structured training and development.

Role Responsibilities

The Dispute Resolution Legal Administrator will provide varied secretarial and administrative support to several fee earners in a busy litigation team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Corresponding with clients and assisting with day-to-day communication
• Producing correspondence and legal documents from audio dictation and other typing instructions
• Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation
• Undertaking client identification and anti-money laundering checks
• Maintaining accurate client files using the Proclaim practice management system
• Preparing client bills and completion statements

Skills and Experience Required

This opportunity would suit a legal secretary or legal administrator who enjoys varied work and providing reliable support across a team. You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience in a legal secretary or legal administrator position
• Strong audio typing and general IT skills
• Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Clear communication skills and a thoughtful approach to client care
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence in a busy office environment

Benefits and Rewards

The employer provides a broad package to support the Dispute Resolution Legal Administrator through flexibility, wellbeing and long-term development. Benefits and rewards include:

• Full-time or part-time working, with a minimum of three days per week
• Flexible start and finish times by agreement with the manager
• Hybrid working under the firm's policy, with office attendance exceeding homeworking (normally three days in the office for a five-day week)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff; office closure between Christmas and New Year, with leave days to be retained for this period
• A paid day off for your birthday, plus additional long-service and five-year milestone holiday entitlements subject to the scheme rules
• The opportunity to purchase up to five additional days' annual leave, pro rata
• Company pension options and death-in-service cover worth four times annual salary
• Free parking at the Stockton office
• Free simple Will, discounts on personal legal services and a retail discount scheme
• Access to professional training, CPD, mentoring and a new-starter buddy scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, mental health first aiders, monthly treat days and staff social events

About the Law Firm

Our client is an established independent law firm advising businesses and individuals across the North East. Its ISO 9001-accredited quality procedures support a strong commitment to client service and consistent standards. The firm combines a personable approach with a collaborative team culture, encourages open communication and invests in professional development. Its Dispute Resolution team provides practical advice on a range of commercial and personal disputes, with experienced colleagues working together to support clients.