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Legal Secretary (Defence Litigation) - Full Time
VanRath
Belfast
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GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within Litigation, where you'll be responsible for essential administrative tasks such as typing, preparing court documents, and managing communications for solicitors. The firm values its staff and provides a supportive environment with various incentives. If you have relevant experience and are looking for a role that offers flexibility and growth, this position could be the perfect fit for you.
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Bonus opportunities
Competitive salary
Great benefits
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Secretary in Litigation.
- Effective time management and good communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Typing and audio typing of letters, memos, and documents.
- Preparation of Court documents and managing solicitor's communications.
- Maintaining records, appointments, and providing support to the team.
Skills
Time Management
Communication Skills
Diary Management
Job description
VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading firm in Belfast City Centre with the recruitment of a Legal Secretary.
The role will be performed Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (Flexibility available if required) - Based in Belfast City Centre. (Both Full time & Part Time roles available)
This is a fantastic opportunity for any legal secretary with relevant experience to establish themselves within a top firm that looks after and gives various incentives to their staff.
Successful Candidate will work within Litigation.
Salary
Negotiable + Bonus + highly competitive rate of pay (Negotiable) + Great benefits & Flexibility
Responsibilities
- All forms of typing / audio typing - letters, faxes, memos, emails, documents
- Preparation of Court documents and Briefs
- Preparation of documents and filing of statutory returns
- Making telephone calls and receiving telephone messages on behalf of the solicitor
- Sending and receiving e-mail messages on behalf of the solicitor
- Making appointments, keeping records and contacts up to date
- Filing, faxing and photocopying duties, keeping records up to date
- Being a support to the firm and the wider team, as and when required
The Ideal Person
- Essential - at least 1 years' experience in a Legal Secretary position dealing with Litigation
- Defence Litigation experience is preferred
- Effective time management - prioritise work for solicitor
- Diary management
- Good communication skills and telephone manner
For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence.
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