Litigation Secretary / PA

Pathway Careers; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in East Belfast is seeking a Litigation Secretary to join their team. This role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours and involves providing administrative support to solicitors. Ideal candidates will have legal secretarial experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in audio typing. The law firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Modern office setting

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Litigation setting.
• Proficiency in audio typing and strong IT skills, including MS Office.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Litigation department.
• Preparing and formatting correspondence, court documents, and legal forms to a high standard.
• Managing case files, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

litigation

audio typing

MS Office

organisational skills

communication skills

Job description

Litigation Secretary – East Belfast (Full-time or Part-time)

Overview

Our client, a well established law firm with a strong reputation for litigation, is seeking to appoint a Litigation Secretary to join their Head Office in East Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional team, with the flexibility of either full-time or part-time working hours on offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the Litigation department.
• Preparing and formatting correspondence, court documents, and legal forms to a high standard.
• Managing case files, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Handling dictation and audio typing with accuracy and efficiency.
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner, both in person and over the phone.
• Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Litigation setting.
• Proficiency in audio typing and strong IT skills, including MS Office.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Professional communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with clients and colleagues.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working options – full-time or part-time considered.
• The opportunity to join a reputable and busy law firm with a supportive working environment.
• Modern office setting in East Belfast with excellent transport links.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

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Skills: litigation, litigation secretary, litigation assistant