Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Manchester)

Trowers & Hamlins; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme with Aviva

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in Manchester is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support our busy Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. You will handle administrative tasks for fee earners across commercial and property disputes, ensuring efficient operations and excellent client service.

Key duties include opening new matters, conflict checks, preparing documents, bundling court materials, assisting with billing and records management, and maintaining client information.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Positive, flexible, and team-oriented mindset.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team.
• Opening new matters, conducting conflict checks, and supporting client onboarding processes.
• Preparing, formatting, and engrossing legal documents.
• Compiling court bundles and managing document filing systems.
• Assisting with billing, file management, archiving, and records administration.
• Maintaining client information on the firm's systems.
• Supporting fee earners with administrative and legal research tasks as required.
• Providing wider team support and cover when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Team player

Confidentiality

Administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins in Manchester is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support our busy Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. You will handle administrative tasks for fee earners across commercial and property disputes, ensuring efficient operations and excellent client service.

Key duties include opening new matters, conflict checks, preparing documents, bundling court materials, assisting with billing and records management, and maintaining client information.