Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution

About the role

Our client, a LEXCEL‑accredited and Legal 500‑recommended practice, is expanding its Dispute Resolution team. They are seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to provide high‑quality support to solicitors handling a variety of litigation matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day administration of dispute resolution matters, including opening new client files and conducting AML checks.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence, witness statements and court bundles.
• Use a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and assist with court and hearing preparation.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, barristers, experts and courts to progress cases.
• Support billing processes, payments and disbursements.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a legal support role, preferably within dispute resolution or litigation.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a professional, courteous manner.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Accurate typing skills and familiarity with digital audio dictation systems.

What we offer

• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas/New Year closure.
• Death in Service benefit, Group Income Protection, pension scheme and medical benefits.
• Firm Sick Pay up to 10 working days per rolling year.
• Standard Monday‑Friday, 9 am‑5 pm onsite schedule.