Legal Secretary - Commercial Dispute Resolution

Oculus Legal Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading North West litigation team as a Legal Secretary within the Commercial Dispute Resolution unit. You'll provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring smooth operations while working on complex disputes. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Company pension

Training and ongoing career development

Medicash health plan

Discounted conveyancing services

Increased holiday allowance with service

Enhanced maternity pay

Hybrid working policy

Regular salary reviews

Social events and staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm required for the position.
• Familiarity with legal documentation and procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Administer department files and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage billing processes and coordinate with the Finance team.
• Assist with the preparation of court bundles and draft legal documents.

Skills

Administrative Support

File Management

Client Liaison

Education

Experience as Legal Secretary or similar role

Job description

Legal Secretary - Commercial Dispute Resolution

Legal Secretary - Commercial Dispute Resolution

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This range is provided by Oculus Legal Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary up to £29,000 per annum

Excellent opportunity with a leading North West litigation team

We’re working with a highly respected law firm with offices across the North West, recruiting a Legal Secretary to join their busy Commercial Dispute Resolution team. Based in their Preston office, you’ll provide critical administrative and secretarial support to fee earners working on a range of complex dispute resolution matters. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking firm that invests in its people.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer department files, including matter opening, client care letters, closing, archiving, and data updates
• Ensure file compliance with regulatory standards and internal office procedures
• Track critical dates, prompt fee earners where needed, and maintain accurate records
• Manage billing processes, aged debt, and coordinate with the Finance team
• Review file ledgers and prepare posting slips for incoming/outgoing payments
• Assist with the preparation of court bundles in accordance with CPR requirements
• Type dictations (via Bighand or similar) and issue correspondence under instruction
• Attend meetings and take minutes when required
• Draft legal documents and court forms under supervision
• Coordinate meetings for fee earners, including room bookings and preparation of materials
• Handle incoming calls for the team and liaise with clients on routine queries
• Support with new client enquiries and engage with individuals on work experience
• Train new junior staff members when requested
• Liaise with external contacts such as barristers, experts, and third-party referrers

What we need from you:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, PA, or Administrator within a law firm
• Ability to commute to the office in Preston 4 days per week

The Perks:

• Employee bonus scheme and company pension
• Training and ongoing career development support
• Medicash health plan and death in service benefit
• Free Wills and discounted conveyancing services
• Holiday allowance increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay and volunteering leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes for tech, transport, and electric vehicles
• Hybrid working policy and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular salary reviews and promotion opportunities
• Laptop, mobile phone, and full Office 365 access
• Staff recognition awards and social events

If you're interested, hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at [e-mail]!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Customer Service, and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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