Job Title: Legal SecretaryLocation: BelfastContract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £26,000 £30,000 DOE
About the Firm
A leading insurance litigation firm with a growing presence in Belfast is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its busy Northern Ireland team. The firm acts on behalf of major insurer and corporate clients across a wide range of litigation matters and is known for delivering high-quality legal services within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to litigated file handlers, assisting with the day-to-day management of insurance litigation cases. The team handles a wide range of matters including credit hire, motor, casualty, disease and property litigation, offering exposure to varied and high-volume work. This role is well suited to an organised and proactive Legal Secretary who thrives in a busy litigation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence and documents
- Preparing court documents, bundles and legal briefs
- Managing diaries, appointments and key case dates
- Handling telephone calls, messages and email correspondence on behalf of fee earners
- Liaising with clients, insurers, counsel and third parties
- Maintaining and updating case management systems and client records
- General administrative duties including scanning, filing and document management
- Supporting the wider team as required to ensure efficient case progression
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation
- Strong audio and copy typing skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and time management abilities
- Confident communication skills and professional telephone manner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Ability to work independently while supporting a busy team environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 25 days annual leave plus service-based increases
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Pension scheme and income protection benefits
- Access to wellbeing support and employee discount schemes
- Opportunity to join a growing and supportive legal team
For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Steafan McKenna in the strictest confidence.
Skills:audio typing dictation Admin Legal
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