Legal PA (hybrid)

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Belfast is seeking a professional Legal PA to provide dedicated support to two Senior Partners. The role involves extensive diary management, preparing legal documents, and coordinating meetings. Candidates should have experience as a Legal PA, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Benefits include a hybrid working policy, competitive salary, and generous annual leave. This position is ideal for someone with a client-focused approach and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

State of the art offices

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary in corporate or litigation areas.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA support to two Senior Partners.
• Manage inboxes and ensure timely responses.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Legal PA

Location: Belfast

Reports To: Two Senior Partners

Overview

A leading commercial law firm in Belfast is seeking a professional and highly organised Legal PA to provide dedicated support to two Senior Partners. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional to join a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment where discretion, efficiency, and strong attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Support

• Provide comprehensive PA support to two Senior Partners, including extensive diary management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating all internal and external appointments.
• Manage inboxes, monitor correspondence, and ensure timely responses and follow-up actions.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, briefs, and presentations to a high standard.
• Organise travel, accommodation, and itineraries as required.

Document & File Management

• Produce, amend, and proofread a variety of legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure all documentation is filed correctly in accordance with firm procedures, including electronic file management and archiving.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Coordinate meeting packs, agendas, and supporting materials for internal and client meetings.
• Assist with business development activities, including preparation of pitch documents, client presentations, and event coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and handle all tasks with professionalism and discretion.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary, ideally within corporate, commercial, litigation, or similar practice areas.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and legal document management systems.
• Proven ability to work proactively and independently while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a client‑focused approach.

Personal Attributes

• Confident, polished, and able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with strong proofreading skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to providing exceptional support.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• Competitive salary
• Very generous annual leave
• State of the art offices
• Progression opportunities

For more information about this role, reach out to Ciara at Artemis Human Capital.