Legal Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Legal Administrator to join the busy Dispute Resolution team in Banbury. Working office‑based, you will support fee earners by handling client enquiries, maintaining case files and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Dispute Resolution team.
• Manage new client enquiries, perform conflict checks and allocate matters.
• Communicate with clients via telephone, email and in person, arranging appointments and providing updates.
• Prepare legal documents, court bundles and correspondence as instructed.
• Open, maintain and close case files using the firm’s case management system.
• Assist with diary management, billing support and preparation of client cost schedules.
• Attend departmental and firm‑wide meetings and deliver general administrative assistance.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a strong administrative support role, preferably within a legal environment.
• Excellent keyboarding speed and high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to prioritise a busy workload.
• Professional communication and customer‑service skills, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative and maintain strict confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Legal case management system (experience advantageous)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £26,000 per annum.
• Full‑time, Monday‑Friday office‑based role in Banbury.
• Opportunity to develop expertise within a respected law firm.