Office Junior

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local solicitor's office is seeking administrative support staff to assist with the smooth running of the office. Responsibilities include managing mail, greeting visitors, and assisting senior staff with various tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office. This is a temporary position offering flexible hours in Belfast with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Good organisational and communication skills essential.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening and sorting incoming post.
• Assisting with file archiving and scheduling meetings.
• Greeting clients and taking telephone calls.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Good organisational and communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise

Previous office experience

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: FERGUSON & CO SOLICITORSAssisting support staff with the smooth running of the office. Administrative support, including managing mail and phone calls, greeting visitors, filing, photocopying and keeping office supplies stocked. Other duties can include scheduling meetings, data entry and assisting senior staff with general office tasks. A key part of the role is maintaining the smooth day-to-day operation of the office to ensure efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Opening and sorting incoming post.
• Franking and posting outgoing post.
• Scanning and photocopying.
• Assisting with file archiving.
• Taking telephone calls and forwarding calls to relevant staff.
• Delivering urgent post within city centre area.
• Greeting clients.
• Digital dictation/writing letters on behalf of fee earners.
• Assisting with land registry applications, applying for property certificates and ace maps.
• Assisting with stamp duty returns.
• Assisting with trial bundles for court hearings.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Previous office experience.

Further Information

The Employer is: FERGUSON & CO SOLICITORSJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1740772 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Belfast Location Belfast, Causeway Tower Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 20/10/2025 Closing date 28/11/2025 Worktime 9am-5pm, days to be confirmed

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025