Legal Administrator

Confidential; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street are recruiting on behalf of a leading Belfast-based legal firm for a full-time legal administrator. The role focuses on litigation support, secretarial duties, and efficient case management.

You will liaise with clients, insurers and solicitors, manage documents, answer calls, and organise appointments. The salary ranges between £25k-£27k depending on background, with scope for professional growth in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication (verbal and written).
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients/insurers/solicitors.
• General secretarial support with focus on litigation
• Accurate recording on Case Management system
• Handling of relevant documents
• Photocopying, editing, forwarding etc.
• Answering phone calls from clients and potential clients, advising them accordingly
• Arranging appointments for colleagues.
• Attending to files, ensuring all are kept in an efficient and tidy manner

Skills

Legal admin

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Case Management system

Job description

Brook Street are working on behalf of our client in Belfast city centre to recruit a full time legal administrator. This role is with a leading legal firm that provides a range of services to business and private sector associates.

Duties

• Liaising with clients/insurers/solicitors
• General secretarial support with focus on litigation
• Accurate recording on Case Management system
• Handling of relevant documents
• Photocopying, editing, forwarding etc.
• Answering phone calls from clients and potential clients, advising them accordingly
• Arranging appointments for colleagues.
• Attending to files, ensuring all are kept in an efficient and tidy manner

Criteria

• Experience in a legal setting/ legal admin preferred
• Strong IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Strong communication (both verbal and written)
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail / accuracy.
• Good time management

Salary will depend on background - between £25-27k per annum