Dispute Resolution Paralegal (Hybrid)

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional environment

Exposure to dispute resolution

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Honeycomb, partnering with a respected Belfast law firm, is seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support, help prepare documents, and progress cases under supervision.

This role suits someone with current paralegal/legal assistant experience and an interest in dispute resolution. Strong organisation, attention to detail and good communication are essential; hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Interest in dispute resolution or litigation is advantageous.
• Good understanding of legal procedures and document prep.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to solicitors in Dispute Resolution.
• Assist with management and progression of dispute resolution files.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence and court papers.
• Support preparation of legal briefs, court bundles and case documentation.
• Assist with affidavits, disclosure and document discovery where required.
• Maintain accurate client files and update case management systems.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, counsel, courts and external parties.
• Monitor court dates, deadlines and key milestones.
• Organise and review documentation relevant to ongoing cases.
• Handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide wider legal support as required.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Client liaison

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Honeycomb, partnering with a respected Belfast law firm, is seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support, help prepare documents, and progress cases under supervision.

This role suits someone with current paralegal/legal assistant experience and an interest in dispute resolution. Strong organisation, attention to detail and good communication are essential; hybrid work is offered.