LEGAL PA LITIGATION
Belfast | Hybrid | £27k £30k DOE
We are working with a leading commercial law firm in Belfast that is seeking a Legal PA to join its highly regarded practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established legal practice, supporting solicitors who specialise in commercial litigation.
The successful candidate will provide a broad range of secretarial and administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of case files and the delivery of a high-quality service to clients.
The Role
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- Providing comprehensive personal assistant and secretarial support to Partners and fee earners within the legal team.
- Audio typing and preparing legal documents, correspondence, reports and other documentation from dictation and handwritten notes.
Managing diaries, arranging appointments, coordinating meetings and organising travel arrangements where required.
Maintaining accurate and up to date electronic and physical client files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with firm procedures.
Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents, presentations, reports and meeting minutes.
Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries, acting as a professional first point of contact for clients and colleagues.
Supporting Partners with case preparation, litigation administration and document management.
Liaising with clients, solicitors, colleagues and external organisations to ensure effective communication and timely responses.
Monitoring deadlines, managing competing priorities and ensuring important tasks and appointments are completed on time.
Using legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, to support daily operations.
Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions where necessary.
Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the wider legal team.
The Person
Minimum 1 years experience in a Legal PA or similar administrative support role requiring a high level of accuracy.
Excellent typing, document production and administrative skills.
Experience using legal case management software.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines.
Professional, confidential and client-focused approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.
Experience within litigation or healthcare law would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to join a leading commercial law firm.
Supportive and professional working environment.
Excellent opportunity to develop your legal secretarial career within a specialist team.
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch with Nixon McQuade for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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