Legal Secretary

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team, supporting across litigation matters. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role involving audio typing, court documentation, diary management and communication with clients and third parties, while working as part of a collaborative legal team.

Based in central Belfast, this permanent role operates on a hybrid basis, offering the flexibility of home working alongside valuable in-person collaboration with colleagues. The standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break, two days in the office and three days working from home.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Salary £30,000.

2. Hybrid working, 3 at home, 2 in Belfast City Centre.

3. Join a busy, growing team supporting a wide range of cases.

The Role:

• Provide audio and copy typing support for letters, memos, emails and legal documents.

• Prepare court documents and briefs.

• Manage diaries, appointments, contacts and key dates.

• Handle telephone calls, messages and emails on behalf of solicitors.

• Complete filing, photocopying, scanning and binding duties.

The Person:

• Experience in legal secretarial, administrative or comparable support work.

• Strong audio or copy typing skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience with case management systems and diary maintenance.

• Effective organisation and time management skills.

• Professional communication skills and a confident telephone manner.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.

The Rewards:

• Salary of £30,000.

• Permanent contract, working 35 hours per week.

• Hybrid working in Belfast.

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.

• Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, pension contributions and income protection.

• Incentive plan, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and other employee discounts.

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Legal Secretary role, please contact Nuala at Hunter Savage. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

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