Legal Administrative Assistant

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk and strategy leader is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant based in Belfast. This hybrid role involves managing the UK Legal Inbox, reviewing documents, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. Successful candidates will have strong organizational skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and ideally possess experience in the legal sector. The team culture emphasizes support and professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Experience in the legal sector is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the UK Legal Inbox.
• Review and distribute incoming emails and documents.
• Maintain correspondence and data files.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Collaborative and team-oriented

Self-driven and proactive

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company: Mercer

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team at Marsh. This role will be based in the Belfast office. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

The role: Legal Administrative Assistant

Building on the continued success of our Commercial Legal Team in Belfast, we are growing and inviting applications for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our well‑regarded and high‑performing legal team. This position will be based in our Belfast office and will provide support to both the London and Belfast Legal teams. The role follows a hybrid working model, requiring three days per week in the Belfast office.

We will rely on you to:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the UK Legal Inbox.
• Review incoming emails and other documents as directed, promptly distributing them to the appropriate recipients within the UK Legal team.
• Escalate matters in line with internal processes when required.
• Maintain correspondence and data files to ensure accurate and reliable recordkeeping.
• Prepare reports and documents that highlight metrics and trends derived from legal inbox data, using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Always maintain strict confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive information.
• Occasionally assist the broader Legal team with internal projects and initiatives.

What you need to have:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook for email management, as well as PowerPoint and Excel for presentation support.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented approach.
• Self‑driven and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Minimum of two years of experience providing administrative support in a fast‑paced, professional environment, preferably within the legal sector.
• The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure and effectively able to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the legal sector with an understanding of commercial matters in particular.
• High proficiency in using Microsoft products, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to efficiently perform daily tasks and support team collaboration.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being.

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About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90 000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail]. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.