Legal Secretary

Confidential; Fareham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life assurance

25 days leave + bank holidays up to 30

Additional Christmas holiday

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced sickness policy

Job summary

Confidential law firm in Fareham is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join its busy dispute resolution team. You will provide secretarial and administrative support, manage diaries, bookings and client onboarding, and handle audio typing and document preparation.

The role demands experience in dispute resolution, excellent client service, strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of dispute resolution law is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and commitment to excellent client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the dispute resolution team.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and handle telephone enquiries.
• Onboard new clients, complete checks and manage file opening, closing and archiving.
• Undertake audio typing, dictation and document preparation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the team.

Skills

Dispute resolution knowledge

Organisation

Attention to detail

Client service

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An established and reputable law firm is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join its busy team in Fareham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in dispute resolution who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the dispute resolution team.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and handle telephone enquiries.
• Onboard new clients, complete relevant checks and manage file opening, closing and archiving.
• Undertake audio typing, dictation and document preparation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the team.

About You

• Previous experience and knowledge of dispute resolution law is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Professional communication skills and a commitment to excellent client care.
• A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
• Additional Christmas holiday.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Enhanced sickness policy.