Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional environment

Exposure to dispute resolution

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Honeycomb, partnering with a respected Belfast law firm, is seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support, help prepare documents, and progress cases under supervision.

This role suits someone with current paralegal/legal assistant experience and an interest in dispute resolution. Strong organisation, attention to detail and good communication are essential; hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Interest in dispute resolution or litigation is advantageous.
• Good understanding of legal procedures and document prep.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to solicitors in Dispute Resolution.
• Assist with management and progression of dispute resolution files.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, correspondence and court papers.
• Support preparation of legal briefs, court bundles and case documentation.
• Assist with affidavits, disclosure and document discovery where required.
• Maintain accurate client files and update case management systems.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, counsel, courts and external parties.
• Monitor court dates, deadlines and key milestones.
• Organise and review documentation relevant to ongoing cases.
• Handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide wider legal support as required.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Client liaison

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded law firm in Belfast to recruit a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal support professional to join an established practice and further develop their career within a busy and collaborative legal environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working alongside experienced solicitors within the Dispute Resolution team, you will provide legal and administrative support across a varied caseload, assisting with case preparation, documentation and the day-to-day progression of legal matters.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Paralegal or Legal Assistant with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in dispute resolution. Previous experience in dispute resolution or litigation would be beneficial, although candidates with broader legal support experience who are keen to develop their expertise in this area will also be considered.

COMPANY

Our client is an established and respected Belfast law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. You will be joining a professional and supportive team, working closely with experienced legal practitioners and gaining exposure to a broad range of dispute resolution matters.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Hybrid working 3 days in 2 from home

Monday to Friday working pattern

Supportive and professional working environment

Exposure to a varied range of dispute resolution matters

Excellent opportunity to develop your legal career within an established Belfast practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing day-to-day legal and administrative support to solicitors within the Dispute Resolution team

Assisting with the management and progression dispute resolution files

Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and court papers

Supporting the preparation of legal briefs, court bundles and case documentation

Assisting with affidavits, disclosure and document discovery where required

Maintaining accurate client files and updating case management systems

Liaising with clients, solicitors, counsel, courts and other external parties

Monitoring court dates, deadlines and key case milestones

Organising and reviewing documentation relevant to ongoing cases

Handling confidential client information with professionalism and discretion

Providing wider legal support to the team as required

ABOUT YOU

Previous experience in a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar legal support position

Experience in dispute resolution or litigation would be advantageous

Good understanding of legal procedures and document preparation

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confident liaising with clients and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems

Professional approach to handling confidential information

Proactive, reliable and team-oriented, with a willingness to learn and develop

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Caoimhe Fairfield directly at [e-mail].

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunities employer.