Legal Secretary

Company: Nixon McQuade
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Legal Secretary | Belfast

Full-time | Partner support

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join a modern, growing law firm in Belfast city centre. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, professional team and provide direct support to one of the firms Partners.

This role would suit an organised, proactive legal secretary who enjoys taking responsibility for their workload within a friendly, professional team.

The Role

  • Provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to a Partner.

  • Prepare and proofread legal documents, letters and other correspondence.

  • Maintain client files and ensure case records are accurate and up to date.

  • Handle telephone and email enquiries from clients and external contacts.

  • Keep track of deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks.

  • Support communication between the Partner, clients and the wider team.

The Person

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.

  • Strong typing, formatting and proofreading skills.

  • Well organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

  • Comfortable working independently and using your own initiative.

  • Professional and approachable, with good communication skills.

  • Confident using office software and legal case management systems.

  • A discreet approach to handling confidential information.

The Opportunity

  • A key support position working directly with a Partner.

  • A friendly team within a growing Belfast law firm.

  • Modern offices in a convenient city centre location.

To apply, submit your CV via NI Jobs or contact Steafan @ Nixon McQuade for a confidential discussion.

Skills:Legal Documents File Management Legal terminology Secretarial Assistance Secretarial Skills Document Drafting File Administration

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Posted: October 29th, 2026