Legal Secretary

Company: Nixon McQuade
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Legal Secretary Insurance Defence

Location: BelfastSalary: £24k-30k

A leading Belfast law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their busy Insurance Defence team. You will support a well-established department that works with a wide range of insurer clients across Northern Ireland, assisting on matters ranging from early-stage recoveries through to complex personal injury and litigation claims.

Key Responsibilities

  • Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
  • Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
  • Inputting MI data into spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records
  • Assisting with Excel work and wider team administration
  • Supporting colleagues with workflow, file management and operational duties
  • Working both independently and as part of a busy legal support team

The Candidate

  • Previous audio typing experience within a high-volume environment
  • Experience in a legal, secretarial or administrative support role
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
  • Experience with MI / Management Information would be desirable but is not essential

The Opportunity

  • Join a leading insurance defence team in Belfast
  • Full training provided
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Excellent benefits package including private medical insurance
  • Long-term opportunity within a progressive and people focused firm

For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Steafan McKenna in the strictest confidence.

Skills:audio typing Organisational Skills Written And Verbal Communication Microsoft Suite

Benefits:Work From Home life insurance Medical Aid / Health Care pension hybrid

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Posted: June 6th, 2026