Dispute Resolution Legal Assistant

My client is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Dispute Resolution department at a reputable and highly accredited firm in Hedge End. You will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the team.

Duties will include:

• Providing full administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners.
• Handling incoming telephone calls in an efficient and courteous manner, dealing with queries where possible and passing on in a timely manner.
• Diary management for Fee Earners, including scheduling meetings and monitoring key dates.
• Using a case management system for client files.
• Using digital transcription system to create letters, emails and documents.

Desired skills and experience:

• At least 2 years' experience as a legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant within the Dispute Resolution department.
• Excellent speed typing skills.
• IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer:

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm. This is full time office-based role.
• Salary depending on experience - £25,000+.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra paid day off for your Birthday each year.
• Employee Referral scheme
• Pension scheme 4%.
• Discounted legal fees.