Legal Secretary – Top Tier Law Firm
Location: Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
Industry: Legal & Compliance
Salary: £25000.00 - £29000.00 per annum
Contacts: Caoimhe Fairfield, caoimhe.f@honeycomb.jobs
Job Ref: BBBH62494
Expiry date: 2026-02-26
Honeycomb is working with a well-established Belfast-based law firm to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their busy team.
The Job
This role provides an excellent opportunity to offer full secretarial and administrative support to solicitors across a busy Healthcare department. The position would suit a Legal Secretary with experience in a fast-paced legal environment, particularly those familiar with regulatory matters, professional defence work, or client-facing legal support. You will support a team advising a diverse range of clients, including professionals, private practices, and care providers.
The Company
This firm is widely respected for its expertise and strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across Northern Ireland. The firm prides itself on a supportive, collaborative working culture and offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Accuracy, discretion, and efficiency are highly valued within the team.
Package/Benefits:
* Competitive salary DOE - £26,000- £29,000
* Generous annual leave benefits
* Birthday bonus day
* Private medical scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pension scheme
* Career development and planning
* Volunteering opportunities with the firm's chosen charity
* Staff well-being initiatives.
The Role
* Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, contracts, and legal documents, utilising the firm's case management system
* Manage documents including filing, preparing reports, minutes, and other legal materials
* Maintain accurate digital and physical files, ensuring case records are up to date
* Dictate and transcribe audio files and notes as required
* Undertake general administrative duties to support the team
* Assist with case preparation and file organisation
* Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, and partners
* Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines in a busy environment
* Deliver a high standard of service and professionalism at all times
The Person
* Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Legal Secretary OR in a Legal Support role.
* Previous experience within regulatory, professional services, or client-focused legal work is advantageous
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to manage a busy workload with attention to detail
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Professional, reliable, and proactive in approach
To discuss this opportunity in absolute confidence, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield at Honeycomb on 028 9013 1228.
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