Legal Secretary

Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary

Location: Banbury

Salary: c£26,000 per annum

About the Firm

This is a very well-established multi-office, high street law practice, who have steadily grown their office network over the years, giving them a great regional presence and a loyal client following. Their newest office in Banbury office was opened in 2025 and is a really great place to work with a supportive team in a thriving business. 

With an emphasis on employee wellbeing, the firm are committed to providing a supportive, collaborative working environment, excellent training and development and some great employee benefits. 

The firm’s accreditations include the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel. The firm are also recognised by the Legal 500.

What you’ll be doing:

The role will involve:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to a busy Dispute Resolution Department
• Liaising with fee earners on the progress of cases
• Dealing with clients by phone, email and in person and conducting conflict checks
• Making appointments for clients and diary management
• Preparing bundles for court
• Typing of correspondence and legal documents
• File opening and closing using a legal case management system
• Supporting with preparation of invoices and cost scheduling for clients

Who we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates will have:

• Previous, up to date secretarial and administrative experience, within a law firm or similar professional services environment
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and ideally legal case management systems
• A positive, client-focused approach 
• The ability to work well as part of a team player 

What’s on offer:

This is a permanent job which offered on a full time (35 hours pw) basis. The role will be fully office-based, with parking available on site. 

Benefits include:

• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with length of service, plus UK bank holidays
• Additional paid leave over Christmas which doesn’t have to be retained from your entitlement
• Your birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• Life assurance 3x salary
• Full induction and ongoing training and development
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Technical and personal skills training
• Parking on site
• Employee assistance programme
• Bereavement and probate helpline and funeral concierge

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge. 

Know anyone who might be interested? A bonus of £200 in Love2Shop vouchers is available for a successful referral on this role, dependent on commencement Salary. Please see website for details.

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.