Job Description

We are hiring for our client, a well-established law firm, to appoint a Legal Secretary to join their Belfast office.

This Legal Secretary role offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support within a professional legal environment. The successful Legal Secretary will support fee earners across a litigation department with day-to-day administration, client communication, document preparation and file management, ensuring the smooth running of the department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary who is looking for a stable role within a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to develop their career within a respected local practice.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Established law firm
2. Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunity
3. Varied legal secretarial role with client interaction

The Role

• Provide full secretarial support to Partners, solicitors and fee earners
• Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents and reports
• Manage client files, records and case management systems
• Handle incoming calls, emails and client enquiries professionally
• Maintain accurate filing and document management processes
• Arrange appointments, meetings and diary management
• Assist with document preparation, scanning and general administration
• Liaise with clients, external contacts and colleagues
• Support the wider team with day-to-day operational tasks
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy across all work undertaken

The Person

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or within a professional office environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills with the ability to deal with clients professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Professional, reliable and proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The Reward

• £30,000-£35,000 + bonus
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to develop within an established legal practice
• Long-term career opportunity within legal support

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Legal Secretary role, please contact Nuala McClinton at Hunter Savage.