Legal Secretary - Commercial Dispute Resolution

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un secrétaire juridique dans une équipe de résolution de litiges à Preston. Vous fournirez un soutien administratif essentiel et gérerez des processus critiques, tout en bénéficiant d'un environnement de travail de soutien et d'avantages intéressants.

Benefits

Plan de bonus salarié

Plan de santé Medicash

Possibilités de développement professionnel continu

Congés payés augmentant avec l'ancienneté

Politique de travail hybride

Reconnaissance des employés et événements sociaux

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure en tant que secrétaire juridique ou assistant juridique.
• Capacité à se rendre au bureau à Preston 4 jours par semaine.

Responsibilities

• Administrer les dossiers du département et assurer la conformité.
• Gérer les processus de facturation et préparer des documents juridiques.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

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Legal Secretary - Commercial Dispute Resolution, Preston

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Preston, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

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 [emailprotected] !