Legal Secretary – Lisburn

Honeycomb Jobs Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Honeycomb is partnering with a well-established law firm in Lisburn to recruit a Legal Secretary/Administrator. The role provides high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors and the wider team, with potential for part-time or full-time hours.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a law firm or as a secretary/administrator with strong organisational skills, and will join a professional, supportive environment that offers long-term career development and a

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a law firm would be advantageous.
• Strong secretarial or administrative experience will also be considered.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records
• Dealing professionally with clients and third parties
• Preparing correspondence and documentation
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries
• Opening, maintaining and closing files
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
• General administrative support across the office

Skills

Secretarial experience

Organisational skills

MS Office

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a well-established law firm in Lisburn to recruit a Legal Secretary / Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive team within an established legal practice.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with Solicitors and the wider team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across the firm. The role would suit someone with previous experience within a law firm, or an experienced Secretary/Administrator with strong organisational and administrative skills who is looking to develop their career within the legal sector.

Both part-time and full-time hours will be considered, offering flexibility for the successful candidate.

COMPANY

Our client is a well-established local law firm with an established client base and a professional working environment. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and play an important role in providing effective administrative and secretarial support to the Solicitors and wider office.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Part-time or full-time hours considered
• Convenient Lisburn location
• Parking available
• Strong holiday entitlement and pension contribution
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Established local law firm
• Opportunity for long-term career development
• Professional and friendly team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records
• Dealing professionally with clients and third parties
• Preparing correspondence and documentation
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries
• Opening, maintaining and closing files
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
• General administrative support across the office

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience within a law firm would be advantageous
• Strong secretarial or administrative experience will also be considered
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Professional and confident when dealing with clients and third parties
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.