Legal Executive
- newtownards, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- Full time
- £30,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Legal Executive
Location: Boyd Rice Solicitors, Newtownards
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 (commensurate with experience)
About Boyd Rice Solicitors
Boyd Rice Solicitors is a progressive law firm with offices in Newtownards, Bangor, and Belfast. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment where every team member is valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Legal Executive to join our busy Firm based in our office in Newtownards.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting our solicitors, managing case files and interacting with our growing client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft letters and emails
- Manage diaries and coordinate schedules effectively
- Answer and direct telephone calls, handling queries professionally
- Assist solicitors with file management and general administrative duties
- Review legal documentation
- Transcribe correspondence from digital dictation
- Instruct Barristers where required
- Open and close files in accordance with internal procedures
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and correspondence
- Collaborate with colleagues to support the wider firm
- Carry out additional administrative tasks as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- No legal experience necessary, full training will be provided
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A professional and approachable manner with a commitment to confidentiality
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths (desirable)
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and growing team
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary package
- Benefits including:
- Health insurance
- Additional annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing career development opportunities
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