Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Fareham; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Dispute resolution experience

Diary management

Client liaison

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word & Excel

Audio typing

Herramientas

Dictation software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

My client is recruiting for an experienced Dispute Resolution Assistant to join their team in Fareham, Hampshire.

This is an opportunity to provide secretarial and administrative support to a busy Dispute Resolution department within an established law firm. The role would suit someone with previous experience in dispute resolution who is organised, confident dealing with clients and able to manage a varied workload.

The Role

• Providing secretarial and administrative support across a range of dispute resolution matters.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.
• Onboarding new clients and completing relevant checks.
• Opening, closing and archiving client files.
• Audio typing and preparing documents using dictation.
• Producing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Handling telephone calls and general enquiries.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.
• Supporting fee earners to ensure the smooth running of the department.

The Candidate

• Have previous knowledge and experience in dispute resolution.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be professional and confident when dealing with internal and external contacts.
• Be committed to providing excellent client care.
• Have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Be able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Be confident managing expectations and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Client referral gifts.
• Additional holiday over Christmas.
• Free or discounted legal services for employees and close family members.
• Extended sickness policy.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year after five years' service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Free sight tests.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Life assurance.