Legal Secretary – Dispute Resolution

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to our busy Dispute Resolution department in Banbury. You will work closely with fee earners, clients and the wider team to ensure smooth case progression.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the Dispute Resolution team.
• Liaise with fee earners on case progress and conduct conflict checks.
• Interact with clients by phone, email and in person, handling appointments and diary management.
• Prepare court bundles and type correspondence and legal documents.
• Open and close files using the legal case management system.
• Assist with invoice preparation and cost scheduling for clients.

Required profile

• Recent secretarial/administrative experience within a law firm or similar professional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems.
• Positive, client‑focused attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Legal case management system

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time role (35 hours per week) based on‑site with parking.
• £26,000 per annum salary.
• 23 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) plus UK bank holidays.
• Additional paid leave over Christmas, birthday off from year two, holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay, pension, life assurance 3× salary, discounted legal fees.
• Health benefits including Simply Health plan and virtual GP access.
• Full induction, ongoing training and technical skills development.
• Supportive team culture, community involvement and employee assistance programmes.