Proactive Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary

Chalk Hill Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days' annual leave plus bank hellib

Additional Christmas holiday

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced sickness policy

Job summary

Chalk Hill Group in Fareham is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to support its busy dispute resolution team, delivering high-quality secretarial and administrative assistance in a fast-paced law firm environment.

You will manage diaries, onboarding of new clients, audio typing and document preparation, with a strong focus on client care and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of dispute resolution law is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Professional communication skills and commitment to excellent client care.
• Flexible, collaborative and proactive approach; able to work independently and under pressure.

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

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Proactive & self-driven

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chalk Hill Group in Fareham is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to support its busy dispute resolution team, delivering high-quality secretarial and administrative assistance in a fast-paced law firm environment.

You will manage diaries, onboarding of new clients, audio typing and document preparation, with a strong focus on client care and meticulous attention to detail.