Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution - Stockton-on-Tees

Legal Administrator - Dispute Resolution Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Working Hours: Flexible - Minimum 3 Days Per Week
Department: Dispute Resolution / Litigation

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Administrator / Legal Secretary to join the busy Dispute Resolution department of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Stockton-on-Tees.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience who enjoys providing high-quality support to fee earners within a busy legal environment.

Working closely with the Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, you'll provide essential administrative and secretarial support across the department, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of client matters.

The firm offers a friendly, supportive working environment, with full-time or part-time hours considered (minimum 3 days per week), making this an attractive opportunity for someone seeking greater flexibility.

The Role As Legal Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to multiple fee earners within the Dispute Resolution team.
• Audio typing correspondence, statements, attendance notes and legal documentation.
• Preparing court forms, indexes, bundles and other litigation documents.
• Opening and closing client files, ensuring all necessary procedures are followed.
• Carrying out client ID checks, AML searches, name searches and media checks.
• Processing client documentation and maintaining accurate electronic and paper files.
• Preparing and issuing monthly client bills.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, taking messages and liaising with clients and third parties.
• Assisting with financial administration, including cheque requests and paying-in slips.
• Providing holiday and absence cover for other Legal Administrators.
• Supporting the wider team with general administration and office duties.

About You To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Strong audio typing and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to thrive in a busy legal environment.

Previous Dispute Resolution or Litigation experience would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with experience in other areas of law are welcomed.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Full-time or part-time working options (minimum 3 days per week).
• A supportive and welcoming legal team.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced litigation professionals.
• A varied and interesting role within an established law firm.
• A positive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop.

Interested? If you're an experienced Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Billingham, Yarm or the wider Teesside area and are looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're seeking full-time hours or a part-time position offering greater flexibility, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Jill McCartney QED Legal