Legal Secretary – Carrickfergus
Location: Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Carrickfergus
Industry: Legal & Compliance
Salary: Negotiable
Contacts: Caoimhe Fairfield, caoimhe.f@honeycomb.jobs
Job Ref: BBBH66079
Expiry date: 2026-10-29
Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a well-established law firm in Carrickfergus to recruit a Legal Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive team, providing dedicated secretarial support to a Senior Partner within an established legal practice.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Working closely with a Senior Partner, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, primarily within the conveyancing department. The role would suit an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in conveyancing who is looking to join a supportive and professional legal practice.
Both part-time and full-time hours will be considered, with flexibility around working hours to suit the successful candidate.
COMPANY
Our client is a well-established local law firm with an established client base and a professional working environment. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team, playing an important role in providing effective secretarial and administrative support to a Senior Partner.
SALARY & BENEFITS
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Competitive salary, depending on experience
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Full-time or part-time hours considered
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Flexible working hours
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20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
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3% pension contribution
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Supportive and professional working environment
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Established local law firm
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Opportunity for long-term career development
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Providing secretarial and administrative support to a Senior Partner
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Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
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Providing dedicated support across conveyancing matters
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Managing client files and maintaining accurate records
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Dealing professionally with clients, solicitors and third parties
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Preparing conveyancing documentation and correspondence
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Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
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Answering telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries
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Opening, maintaining and closing files
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Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
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Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
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General administrative support across the office
ABOUT YOU
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Proven experience supporting conveyancing matters
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Strong secretarial and administrative skills
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Professional and confident when dealing with clients and third parties
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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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.
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