Legal Secretary

We are hiring for our client, a mid-sized, well-regarded legal firm in Belfast City Centre, who are seeking a professional Legal Secretary to join their Conveyancing Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Work in a collaborative firm with a strong conveyancing team
2. £28,000- £30,000 per annum
3. Permanent full-time role in central Belfast

The Role:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to conveyancing solicitors
• Prepare, type, and proofread legal documentation, including contracts, letters, and forms
• Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings for solicitors
• Deal with client communications professionally via telephone, email, and in-person meetings
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper files, ensuring documents are filed correctly and up to date
• Support solicitors with conveyancing transactions, including coordination with clients, lenders, and external parties
• Prepare correspondence and client updates, ensuring high standards of service
• Assist with billing, timesheets, and administrative duties as required

The Person – What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a legal secretary in a conveyancing or property department
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, discreet, and confident when liaising with clients and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Team player with a proactive and flexible approach to work

The Reward – What’s in it for You?

• Permanent, full-time role in a mid-sized legal firm
• Salary £28k-£30k experience dependent
• Flexible start/finish times + great benefits

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

Hunter Savage partners with leading legal firms across Northern Ireland to source top administrative and secretarial talent. For more information or to apply for this Legal Secretary – Conveyancing role, contact Nuala McClinton for a confidential discussion.