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ICRIR —Belfast
- £31,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Legal Secretary
Keoghs —Belfast
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
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Fieldfisher —Belfast
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
Paralegal
Kempton Redman Law —Belfast
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Work from home
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Paralegal – Property
Foot Anstey LLP —Belfast
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
3d
Paralegal (FTC) – Litigation
Foot Anstey LLP —Belfast
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
10d
Trainee Legal PA Programme
Fieldfisher —Belfast
- £24,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Paralegal - Fraud & Motor
DWF —Belfast
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Legal Secretary
Kristina Murray Solicitors —Belfast
- £23,000 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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Hanna IP —Belfast
- £25,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Outlook
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Paralegal (FTC) - Litigation
Foot Anstey LLP —Belfast
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
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Immigration Paralegal
Oracle Law Global —Belfast
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
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Brian Kelly Solicitor —Belfast
- Full-time
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- Administrative experience
- Free parking
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Pwc UK —Belfast
- Full-time
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DAC Beachcroft —Belfast
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DAC Beachcroft —Belfast
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Legal Assistant
ICRIR —Belfast
Minimum 2 years’ administrative experience in a legal office environment. Case Support and File Management. Assist with financial administration, including fee…
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Legal Assistant

ICRIR
Belfast

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Job details

Temporary
£31,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Office experience

Full job description

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant who will provide high-quality legal administrative and support services to the Litigation team in the General Counsel’s Directorate within the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).

The role supports the delivery of independent, effective, and legally compliant advice across civil litigation, public law matters, investigations, and statutory functions.

This includes assisting with case preparation, preparation and issuing of legal documentation, and the administration of legal processes in a complex and sensitive environment. A high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, time management to adhere to strict court deadlines and organisational capability, as well as excellent team working skills are all pre-requisites for this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Support

Prepare digital briefs for instructed Counsel

Prepare court bundles, disclosure lists and bundles, and evidence files in readiness for hearing

Support defence of litigation and public law/judicial review proceedings and also assist with the issuing of said proceedings, where required,

File court documents and manage court fees

Organise consultations and attend meetings, preparing the necessary notes and minutes

Support responses to statutory disclosure and information requests

Deliver legal papers to counsel instructed as and when required

2. Case Support and File Management

Maintain case management systems and legal records efficiently

Manage electronic and manual filing systems in compliance with UKGDPR

Monitor legal deadlines such as court timetables and statutory obligations and maintain the court diary system, as required

Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, accessible, and securely stored in accordance with UK GDPR and our Directorate’s data destruction policySupport lawyers in progressing litigation/public law/judicial review matters

3. Administrative Support

Provide general administrative support (document production, correspondence, scheduling)

Liaise effectively and on a timely basis with internal colleagues, external legal advisors, courts, and stakeholders

Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and take accurate minutes

Assist with financial administration, including fee processing, requesting payment and liaising with Procurement and Finance colleagues regarding same and cost tracking via a case management system

4. Compliance and Governance

Ensure compliance with legislation, including data protection/UKGDPR and human rights law

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Support Commission governance, audit, and accountability requirements

Maintain accurate records and audit trails of legal decisions

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a point of contact for internal colleagues for routine legal enquiries for the Litigation Team

Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders

Provide guidance on legal processes and procedures to internal colleagues

6. Continuous Improvement

Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives

Maintain awareness of legal and public sector developments

Participate in internal Commission training

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Minimum 2 years’ administrative experience in a legal office environment

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Collaborative team worker

Knowledge of legal processes and legal documentation

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

CTC clearance required with a willingness to apply for UKSV SC clearance if not already obtained

Desirable Criteria

Experience in public sector, regulatory, or investigatory environments

Knowledge of public, administrative, or regulatory law

Experience supporting litigation in one or more of the following areas: employment law matters, judicial reviews, and/or inquests

Experience managing large-scale disclosure exercises

About Us

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been established to recover information about Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injuries to families, victims, and survivors and to promote reconciliation.

We are building a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us across all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver.

The Commission is based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit.

The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, Louise Warde Hunter, and the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We value diversity in our workforce as it enhances our ability to serve the communities of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.

ICRIR’s Code of Conduct

Integrity
Impartiality
Openness
Accountability
Respect

If you would have any queries or would like to contact us to discuss a reasonable adjustment, please email us at [email protected] or call us on 02890 362006.

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