Administration Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Portadown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local firm in Portadown is seeking an Administration Assistant to support solicitors and manage daily office tasks. Responsibilities include handling correspondence, maintaining records, and managing filing systems. Ideal candidates will have strong time management skills, attention to detail, and a working knowledge of MS Office. The role offers up to 25 hours per week, with flexible hours possible.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Must prioritize work effectively.
• Experience in using office equipment like printers, franking machines.

Responsibilities

• Managing phone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Point of contact for queries regarding closed files.
• Updating office records and filing systems.
• Maintaining contact lists.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)

Ability to multitask

Problem solving

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: WALKER MCDONALDWe are looking for a responsible administration assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The successful participant will provide support to our solicitors and employees, assist in daily office needs, manage the firms filing database and archive closed files.

Responsibilities

• Managing phone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Serving as a point of contact for all internal queries relating to the storage of closed files.
• Updating and maintain office records, filing systems and databases.
• Maintain contact lists.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of office equipment like printers, franking machines.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word and MS Excel in particular).

Further Information

The Employer is: WALKER MCDONALDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1744166 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Co Armagh Location Portadown Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 07/11/2025 Closing date 18/12/2025 Worktime Between Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm