Commercial/ Corporate Legal Secretary

Pathway Careers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast City Centre seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high quality support to solicitors. The ideal candidate has strong commercial legal knowledge, especially in litigation, property, or corporate law, and proficiency in audio typing. This role offers a salary ranging from £27,000 to £31,000 based on experience, alongside comprehensive training and career opportunities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Workplace pension through Nest

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience as a legal secretary in a medium to large commercial law firm.
• Strong commercial legal knowledge, ideally in litigation, property, or corporate law.
• Proficient in audio typing and office software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality secretarial support to solicitors including document preparation.
• Manage diary appointments, client communications, and meeting arrangements.
• Handle audio typing tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Audio typing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Office software applications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our clients' successful, growing law firm based in Belfast City Centre. The suitable candidate will assist in client-related matters and provide general administrative and personal assistance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial legal experience, particularly in litigation, property, or corporate law who enjoys working in a professional and collaborative environment. Audio typing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality secretarial support to solicitors, including document preparation, correspondence, and file management.


• Manage diary appointments, client communications, and meeting arrangements.


• Handle audio typing tasks accurately and efficiently.


• Undertake general administrative and personal assistance duties as required.


• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience as a legal secretary in a medium to large commercial law firm.


• Strong commercial legal knowledge, ideally in litigation, property, or corporate law.


• Proficient in audio typing and office software applications.


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £27,000–£31,000 (dependent on experience)


• Office Hours: 9am–5pm (lunch 1pm–2pm)


• Holidays: 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays; office closed between Christmas and New Year (deducted from entitlement).


• Pension: Workplace pension through Nest (employees may opt out).


• Training & Development: Comprehensive training provided, including wellbeing programs (nutrition, resilience training, etc.).


• Career Opportunities: Growing firm with opportunities to take on different roles; annual reviews and objective setting take place each June.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA to join a respected, growing law firm.

For more details contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.

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