Legal Secretary / Paralegal - Litigation

Legal Secretary / Paralegal - Litigation, Belfast, up to £32k

Overview

Pathway is delighted to be working with a well-established local solicitors' practice in Belfast City Centre to recruit a Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join their busy litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has previous experience working within a solicitors' office and enjoys being part of a small, friendly and supportive team.

The firm is particularly keen to hear from candidates with litigation experience, whether gained as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal. The role will be busy and varied, providing plenty of involvement in the day-to-day running of litigation matters.

This is a fully office-based position in Belfast City Centre and there is no hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support across a busy litigation caseload
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence, court documents and other documentation
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, counsel and other third parties
• Managing diaries, appointments and key dates
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Assisting with the preparation and progression of litigation matters
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper files
• Providing general administrative support to the solicitors and wider team

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within a solicitors' practice
• Litigation experience would be highly desirable
• Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries, Legal Assistants or Paralegals
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and client-care skills
• Good IT and document-production skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, friendly team
• A proactive, dependable and professional approach

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• Belfast City Centre location
• Small, friendly and supportive team
• Busy and varied litigation work
• Opportunity to join a well-established local solicitors' practice
• Fully office-based role with no hybrid working
• Genuine involvement and responsibility within the team