Legal Secretary – Belfast

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with an established legal practice in Belfast to recruit a Legal Secretary / Assistant to join its Family Law Department.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with Solicitors, you will provide secretarial and administrative support across a range of family law matters, helping to ensure the smooth running of the department and the delivery of excellent client service.

Family law experience would be a real advantage, although our client would certainly consider someone with a strong legal secretarial background in another area of law who is interested in making the move into family law.

COMPANY

Our client is a well-established Belfast law firm with a strong reputation for providing professional legal services. The successful candidate will join a supportive team within the Family Law Department, playing an important role in the day-to-day running of the department and helping to deliver a high standard of client care.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, depending on experience

• 20 days annual leave, with an additional day for every five years of service

• Three additional days of annual leave over the Easter, July and Christmas holiday periods

• Contributions to the company pension scheme

• Paid membership of Simplyhealth cover

• Belfast city location

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Opportunity to develop your experience within a dedicated Family Law Department

• Friendly and established legal team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors within the Family Law Department

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records

• Handling sensitive and confidential client information with discretion and professionalism

• Communicating with clients, Solicitors, barristers and other third parties

• Managing diaries, appointments and arranging meetings

• Answering telephone calls and responding to client enquiries in a professional and empathetic manner

• Opening, maintaining and closing files in line with internal procedures

• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence

• Monitoring deadlines and assisting with the progression of family law matters

• Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal administrative role

• Family law experience would be advantageous, but experience in another area of law will also be considered

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients

• A compassionate and understanding approach when handling sensitive family matters

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information

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 028 9620 7050.

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.