Legal Secretary/ Receptionist

Honeycomb Jobs Limited; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Carrickfergus seeks a Legal Secretary / Receptionist. The role involves handling reception, managing calls, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, be organized, and possess a professional demeanor. The firm offers a competitive salary between £23,500 - £28,000, a holiday/pension package, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary £23,500 - £28,000

Attractive Holiday/Pension package

Monday - Friday work pattern

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or administrative role in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Polite and friendly telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for clients, managing reception duties.
• Handle incoming calls, correspondence, and emails.
• Provide administrative support to fee earners.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and manage records.
• Schedule meetings and manage diaries.
• Support general office operations.
• Build positive working relationships and deliver client service.

Skills

Receptionist

Administrator

Legal Secretary

Legal Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a well-established legal firm to recruit a professional and highly presented Legal Secretary / Receptionist for their Carrickfergus office.

The Job

We are seeking a confident, organised, and service-focused professional to act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors. This role requires someone who can represent the firm with warmth and professionalism while maintaining efficiency and attention to detail in a busy legal setting.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include managing reception duties, handling client calls, maintaining files, preparing correspondence, and supporting fee earners with general administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be articulate, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced office.

The Company

Our client is a well-established, Belfast-based legal practice with a strong presence in Carrickfergus, recognised for providing high-quality legal services across areas such as conveyancing, litigation, family law, and probate. The firm prides itself on its approachable and professional culture, built on longstanding relationships with clients and the community. With a supportive environment that encourages personal development and career growth, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a respected and progressive firm.

Your Package/Benefits:

• Salary £23,500 - £28,000 dependant on experience
• Attractive Holiday/pension package
• Monday - Friday work pattern

The Role

• Act as the first point of contact for clients, providing a professional and welcoming reception experience.
• Manage incoming calls, correspondence, and emails promptly and professionally.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, including document preparation and file management.
• Maintain accurate client and case records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, managing diaries, and coordinating appointments.
• Support general office operations, including mail handling, couriers, and file archiving.
• Build positive working relationships and deliver a consistently high standard of client service.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a customer-facing or administrative role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A polite and friendly telephone manner with clear communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while being a proactive and supportive team player.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and committed to providing excellent client service.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe at Honeycomb on .

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Skills

• receptionist
• administrator
• legal secretary
• legal
• admin