We are hiring for our client, a well-established law firm, to appoint a Legal Secretary to join their Belfast office.
This Legal Secretary role offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support within a professional legal environment. The successful Legal Secretary will support fee earners across a litigation department with day-to-day administration, client communication, document preparation and file management, ensuring the smooth running of the department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who is looking for a stable role within a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to develop their career within a respected local practice.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
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Established law firm
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Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunity
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Varied legal secretarial role with client interaction
The Role
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Provide full secretarial support to Partners, solicitors and fee earners
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Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents and reports
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Manage client files, records and case management systems
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Handle incoming calls, emails and client enquiries professionally
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Maintain accurate filing and document management processes
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Arrange appointments, meetings and diary management
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Assist with document preparation, scanning and general administration
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Liaise with clients, external contacts and colleagues
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Support the wider team with day-to-day operational tasks
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Ensure confidentiality and accuracy across all work undertaken
The Person
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Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or within a professional office environment
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
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Confident communication skills with the ability to deal with clients professionally
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
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Professional, reliable and proactive approach
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The Reward
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£30,000-£35,000 + bonus
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Full-time, permanent opportunity
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Supportive and professional working environment
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Opportunity to develop within an established legal practice
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Long-term career opportunity within legal support
Next Steps
For further information and to apply for this Legal Secretary role, please contact Nuala McClinton at Hunter Savage.
