Legal Executive Assistant – Dispute Resolution (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality secretarial support to the Dispute Resolution team of a leading London law firm on a fixed‑term basis covering maternity leave. The role is hybrid, offering flexibility while ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners within the Dispute Resolution team.
• Open new files, prepare client care documentation and conduct AML and conflict checks.
• Draft, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and court forms such as witness statements and Notices of Change.
• Prepare, paginate and finalise bundles and exhibits for court proceedings.
• Handle court filings via online portals and manage related email communications.
• Support billing by raising invoices, processing payment requests and monitoring disbursements.
• Assist in debt recovery, chase outstanding payments and produce financial reports.
• Generate practice reports, conduct legal and factual research, and maintain confidential filing systems.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of experience in a legal secretarial role within a contentious environment, preferably supporting Dispute Resolution or Litigation teams.
• Strong understanding of legal processes including AML, conflict checks, billing and court procedures.
• Excellent document‑formatting skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Practice Evolve
• DocuSign
• Titanfile
• Infotrack

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.
• Hybrid working arrangement (Monday‑Friday, 9:00‑17:30).
• Competitive salary of £40k‑£45k per annum.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, high‑profile dispute resolution team.