Legal Secretary/Administrator - Ballymena

Honeycomb Jobs; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash healthcare scheme

Discounts with local hotels, services

Career development within an in-house

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Honeycomb is partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Legal Secretary. You will provide administrative and secretarial support to the in-house legal team, handling diaries, correspondence and document preparation.

The role suits someone with at least 2 years' Legal Secretary or administrator experience, ideally with manufacturing or commercial exposure, and a proactive, discreet approach. Full-time or part-time hours may be considered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or administrator in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing or similar industrial experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement or tendering processes is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the legal team
• Managing diaries, meetings and correspondence
• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and contracts
• Maintaining legal files, records and databases
• Assisting with legal and regulatory documentation
• Conducting legal research and gathering information
• Monitoring legal invoices, expenses and budgets
• Liaising with internal departments and external contacts
• Supporting the smooth running of the legal department

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Diary management

Document proofreading

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Legal Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and support an experienced legal team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with senior legal colleagues, you will provide administrative and secretarial support across a range of legal, corporate and operational matters.

The role will suit an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or administrator from a fast-paced environment, particularly someone with manufacturing or commercial experience. It would also suit someone looking to move into an in-house legal role.

COMPANY

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating in a busy commercial environment. You will join an established legal function and work alongside experienced legal professionals across a range of corporate, commercial and operational matters.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £28,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Monday to Thursday, 8:15am - 5:00pm
• Friday finish at 1:00pm
• Medicash healthcare scheme
• Discounts with local hotels, businesses and services
• Supportive working environment
• Career development within an established in-house legal team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the legal team
• Managing diaries, meetings and correspondence
• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and contracts
• Maintaining legal files, records and databases
• Assisting with legal and regulatory documentation
• Conducting legal research and gathering information
• Monitoring legal invoices, expenses and budgets
• Liaising with internal departments and external contacts
• Supporting the smooth running of the legal department

ABOUT YOU

• At least 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or administrator in a fast-paced environment
• Manufacturing or similar industrial experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
• Knowledge of procurement or tendering processes is advantageous
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Professional and discreet approach to confidential information
• Proactive, flexible and team-focused approach

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunity employer.