Legal Executive / Secretary - Dispute Resolution

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant/Secretary to join their Dispute Resolution team in Yeovil. This role involves providing essential administrative support, managing legal documents, and ensuring smooth departmental operations. Ideal candidates will have prior legal experience, excellent typing skills, and strong organizational abilities. Opportunities for career development are available, making this a great step for those looking to advance in their legal career.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role.
• Excellent typing skills including audio dictation.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and secretarial support including audio typing.
• Managing correspondence, legal documents, and case files.
• Handling client communications with professionalism.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Typing

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution

Location: Yeovil Office (with occasional travel to Bridgwater and Taunton)

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Salary: A£25,000 - A£30,000

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our clients Dispute Resolution team at their Yeovil office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.

The Role:

As a key support to the Head of Dispute Resolution, you will also assist the wider team with essential administrative tasks. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the department while delivering a first-class service to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing administrative and secretarial support, including audio typing (dictation).

- Managing correspondence, legal documents, and case files.

- Handling client communications with professionalism and discretion.

- Organising meetings and diary management for the team.

- Assisting with general office duties as required.

- Traveling to other offices (Bridgwater and Taunton) when necessary.

The Ideal Candidate:

- Previous experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role, ideally within a dispute resolution team.

- Excellent typing skills (including audio dictation).

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure.

- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to work.

- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage.

Why Apply?

- A supportive and professional working environment.

- Opportunities for career development - for those with a law degree, this role could lead to a training contract.

- Exposure to a broad range of legal work in a dynamic and growing firm.

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date is 20 th April 2025

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