Legal Assistant (Belfast / Hybrid / 32.6k)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Belfast is seeking a Legal Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports a busy Legal & Governance team, focusing on capital projects. The ideal candidate has at least one year of project administration experience, strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

Belfast City Centre location

12-month fixed-term contract

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration or supporting legal instructions.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering legal advice related to major projects.
• Prepare and manage legal documentation and correspondence.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and working group papers.
• Monitor legal spend against budgets and report discrepancies.

Skills

Project administration

Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft 365)

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

HND/HNC qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Legal Assistant

Location: Belfast City Centre
Salary: £32,694 - £36,093
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term
Working Style: Hybrid

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a leading organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Belfast City Centre, this role will support a busy Legal & Governance team with a particular focus on capital projects and associated workstreams.

You will play a key role in assisting in-house solicitors, ensuring the smooth delivery of legal advice, accurate document preparation, and effective records management, while also providing administrative and organisational support to enhance the overall efficiency of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of legal advice, primarily linked to major projects.
• Preparing, collating, and managing legal documentation and correspondence.
• Co-ordinating diaries, meetings, and working group papers.
• Monitoring legal spend against budgets and reporting discrepancies.
• Managing databases, filing systems, and sensitive/confidential information.
• Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to progress legal queries.
• Ensuring compliance with records management and information legislation.

Candidate Criteria

Essential:

• Minimum of 1 year\'s experience in project administration or supporting legal instructions.
• A HND/HNC qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft 365.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with proven ability to handle confidential information.
• A team player with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a legal environment.
• Experience in records management or scheduling deeds.
• Understanding of budget monitoring and information legislation (e.g. GDPR, FOI).

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working pattern
• Belfast City Centre location
• 12-month fixed-term contract

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today. IND04