Litigation Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution
Stockport | Full Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Stockport.
This role offers the chance to work within a busy Dispute Resolution team, supporting experienced fee earners on a wide range of matters while playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department.
You'll gain exposure to high-quality work and have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both colleagues and clients.
If you are highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, and take pride in delivering accurate and professional support, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting fee earners with client work, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, reliably, and in line with the firm's quality and risk management procedures.
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Preparing and managing court documents and bundles, ensuring a high level of attention to detail.
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Acting as the first point of contact for new enquiries into the team via phone or the firm's website.
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Producing and distributing non-standard correspondence, assembling documents prepared by fee earners or outsourced typing services, adding enclosures and ensuring correct filing.
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Coordinating the administrative side of file management, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving both paper and electronic client files in line with firm policies.
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Maintaining and updating workflows within the case management system.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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Previous Legal Secretarial experience, ideally within Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
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Strong audio typing skills (around 70+ wpm) with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads efficiently.
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Confidence using case management systems (experience with P4W would be advantageous).
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A proactive and professional approach, with strong communication skills.
What's on Offer
This firm offers a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Annual Leave
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Financial & Reward Benefits
If you're an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive and professional team in Stockport, we would love to hear from you.
To apply please send your updated CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further
