Secretary (Legal) - East Belfast

Honeycomb is delighted to be recruiting for a Legal Secretary on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in East Belfast, offering an excellent opportunity to join a busy legal team supporting a varied matrimonial and family law caseload.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced secretary or administrator to join a professional legal team in East Belfast, providing support to a solicitor within the matrimonial and family department.

The role would suit someone with strong secretarial or administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within the legal sector. Previous legal, matrimonial, or family law experience would be beneficial but is not essential, with full support provided.

Audiotyping and digital dictation experience is essential.

The Company

This established and respected law firm has built an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal services and a professional, client-focused approach. The firm offers a supportive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong secretarial or administrative experience to join a friendly legal team and build a career within a well-regarded practice.

Package/Benefits:

Competitive salary, depending on experience
Monday - Friday working pattern
East Belfast location
Free on-site parking
3% employer pension contribution
20 days annual leave + statutory holidays
Supportive and professional working environment
Opportunity to develop a career within the legal sector
Exposure to matrimonial and family law
Full support and training provided
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

The Role

Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a solicitor within the matrimonial and family department
Audiotyping correspondence, legal documents, reports, and other documentation from digital dictation
Opening, maintaining, and updating client files and case management systems
Preparing documentation for meetings, appointments, and court hearings
Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts, and other relevant parties
Handling incoming telephone calls and correspondence professionally and confidentially
Diary management, including arranging appointments, meetings, and hearings
Assisting with the preparation and organisation of files and case bundles
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring documentation is prepared within required timescales
Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the wider legal team
Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client and case information
Supporting solicitors with the smooth progression of their caseloads
Dealing with clients in a professional, empathetic, and courteous manner, particularly when handling sensitive family matters

The Person

Previous experience in a secretarial, administrative, or office-based role is essential
Previous audiotyping/digital dictation experience is essential
Experience within a legal environment would be beneficial, but is not essential
Experience within matrimonial or family law would be advantageous, but is not essential
Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Confident working from digital dictation and producing accurate written documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and competing deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
Confident communicating with clients and external contacts
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems
Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
Professional, reliable, and proactive approach
A calm and empathetic manner when dealing with clients, particularly in sensitive circumstances
Ability to prioritise work effectively and ensure deadlines are consistently met

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield at Honeycomb on .

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current vacancies.