Legal Secretary – Fantastic Firm!

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a leading Belfast law firm to recruit a Healthcare Legal Secretary to join its established legal team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with Solicitors, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across healthcare-related legal matters, helping to ensure the smooth running of the team and the delivery of excellent client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial experience who is looking to join a highly regarded firm offering a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and opportunities for long-term career development. Previous healthcare law experience is not required, and candidates with experience in other areas of law are encouraged to apply.

COMPANY

Our client is a well-established Belfast law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. The successful candidate will join a professional and collaborative team, benefiting from a supportive working environment, a strong employee benefits package and opportunities to develop their career within the legal sector.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive, market-leading salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Additional day off for your birthday

• Private healthcare cover

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Pension contribution

• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

• Volunteering initiatives supporting the firm's chosen charity

• Employee wellbeing programmes

• Professional and supportive working environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors within the healthcare legal team

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records

• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Communicating with clients, Solicitors and other third parties

• Managing diaries, appointments and arranging meetings

• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries professionally

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

• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence

• Monitoring deadlines and assisting with the progression of legal matters

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

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal administrative role is essential

• Experience in healthcare law is not required, and candidates from other legal practice areas are encouraged to apply

• 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 and confident when dealing with clients and colleagues

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

• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information

• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop within the role

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.