Litigation Secretary / Paralegal

Pathway Legal; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join their Belfast office. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored legal solutions, this is a great opportunity for a professional with at least 5 years of experience in litigation support. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to a busy litigation team, ensuring accuracy in documentation and management of case files.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Long-term career prospects

Supportive working environment

Exposure to complex litigation work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal within litigation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent IT proficiency, including MS Office and case management systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in document production.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the litigation department.
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documentation and correspondence with accuracy.
• Managing case files, both electronically and in hard copy.
• Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties in a professional manner.
• Assisting with the preparation of bundles, court documents, and other materials.
• Handling dictation, diary management, and scheduling appointments.

Skills

litigation secretary

paralegal

litigation paralegal

Tools

MS Office

case management systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a highly regarded Northern Ireland commercial and private client law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join their Belfast City Centre office. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored legal solutions, this is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with at least 5 years’ experience to play a key role in supporting a busy litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the litigation department
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documentation and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail
• Managing case files, both electronically and in hard copy, ensuring compliance with procedures and deadlines
• Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties in a professional and timely manner
• Assisting with the preparation of bundles, court documents, and other supporting materials
• Handling dictation, diary management, and scheduling appointments and meetings
• Supporting fee earners with case progression where required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal within litigation
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Excellent IT proficiency, including MS Office and case management systems
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in document production
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Whats on Offer

• A competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
• The opportunity to join a well-established and reputable law firm in the heart of Belfast City Centre
• A supportive working environment with long-term career prospects
• Exposure to a wide range of complex and high-quality litigation work

For more details please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal on the number above or email your cv to in complete confidence.

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Skills:

• litigation secretary
• paralegal
• litigation paralegal