Legal Secretary – Litigation
Location: BelfastSalary: £25,000£30,000 DOEWorking Pattern: Office-based
An established Belfast law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within its busy Litigation Department.
This is a full-time, office-based position supporting several solicitors. The successful candidate will also assist with incoming telephone calls and general office administration.
Previous experience within litigation would be advantageous; however, applications are also welcome from candidates with broader legal secretarial or professional services experience and a genuine interest in developing within this area.
The Role
- Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to several solicitors
- Producing and formatting correspondence, legal documents and court papers
- Audio and copy typing accurately and efficiently
- Opening, maintaining and closing client files
- Managing diaries, appointments and important deadlines
- Answering incoming calls and dealing professionally with client enquiries
- Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other professional contacts
- Scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
- Assisting with general administrative duties across the office
- Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
The Person
- Previous legal secretarial or legal support experience is preferred
- Litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Strong audio and copy-typing skills
- Excellent attention to detail and document-production skills
- Confident and professional telephone manner
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and general office systems
- Reliable, proactive and comfortable supporting several solicitors
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Belfast practice and gain varied experience within a busy Litigation Department. The firm offers a supportive working environment, a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your legal support experience.
To apply, please submit your CV through NI Jobs or contact Nixon McQuade for further information.
Skills:Admin Work audio typing
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