Legal Secretary – Litigation

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Belfast to recruit an Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their busy and professional team.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a thriving litigation team, providing secretarial and administrative support across a varied caseload. The successful candidate will have previous experience in either plaintiff or defence litigation and be confident managing legal documentation, audio dictation and day-to-day secretarial responsibilities within a fast-paced legal environment.

The Company

Our client is a highly regarded Belfast law firm with a strong reputation for delivering excellent client service and maintaining high professional standards. You will join a friendly and collaborative team that values its employees, offers a supportive working environment and provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.

Package/Benefits

• Salary Market leading - DOE

• Convenient Belfast city location

• 20 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays

• Birthday day off

• Annual leave entitlement increases after five years' service

• Monthly Friday afternoon off after two years' service

• 4% pension contribution

• Life insurance policy

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Friendly and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for career development and progression

The Role

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors within the litigation team

• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, pleadings and correspondence

• Undertake audio dictation and accurately transcribe legal documentation

• Maintain and update case files, ensuring all records are accurate and confidential

• Assist with the preparation and organisation of discovery materials and litigation documentation

• Liaise with clients, witnesses and other relevant parties in a professional manner

• Monitor deadlines and ensure matters progress efficiently

• Undertake general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team

The Person

• Previous experience working within a legal environment is essential

• Must have litigation experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Professional, proactive and reliable approach

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence, please submit an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield at Honeycomb on 028 9013 1228.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunity employer.

If this role is not suitable for you at present, we may still be able to assist with alternative opportunities. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current vacancies.