Legal Support / Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Litigation

Location: Belfast
Salary: £25,000£30,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Office-based

An established Belfast law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within its busy Litigation Department.

This is a full-time, office-based position supporting several solicitors. The successful candidate will also assist with incoming telephone calls and general office administration.

Previous experience within litigation would be advantageous; however, applications are also welcome from candidates with broader legal secretarial or professional services experience and a genuine interest in developing within this area.

The Role

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to several solicitors
• Producing and formatting correspondence, legal documents and court papers
• Audio and copy typing accurately and efficiently
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Managing diaries, appointments and important deadlines
• Answering incoming calls and dealing professionally with client enquiries
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other professional contacts
• Scanning, filing and maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
• Assisting with general administrative duties across the office
• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately

The Person

• Previous legal secretarial or legal support experience is preferred
• Litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong audio and copy-typing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and document-production skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and general office systems
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable supporting several solicitors
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Belfast practice and gain varied experience within a busy Litigation Department. The firm offers a supportive working environment, a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your legal support experience.

To apply, please submit your CV through NI Jobs or contact Nixon McQuade for further information.

Skills:
Admin Work audio typing

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