Personal Assistant - Corporate Department

A&L Goodbody LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a dynamic Corporate team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years' PA experience in a professional services environment, proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities include managing diaries, providing administrative support, and assisting with invoicing. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering opportunities for career growth and support to meet candidates' ambitions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.
• Must be proactive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Fee Earners.
• Manage diaries and travel arrangements.
• Oversee invoicing and compliance procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Team player

Education

2+ years’ experience as a PA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital dictation systems

Job description

We are seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to join our Belfast Corporate team. The role of a PA in A&L Goodbody provides an opportunity for involvement in multi-jurisdictional matters/projects working with an international client base. Our PA's provide essential administration support to Partners/Fee Earners working as part of a wider Corporate team to provide seamless delivery to our clients and to contribute to the success of the Firm.

As a PA, your role will involve the following:

• Providing efficient administrative support service to Fee Earners, including the preparation of high quality documents, proposals and presentations;
• Fast accurate document production on Corporate matters;
• Onboarding all new clients whilst adhering to the Firms compliance procedures;
• Extensive diary management, using Microsoft Outlook;
• Booking conferences, travel and accommodation using travel management software;
• Supporting Fee Earners with invoicing to include preparing invoices, issuing invoices, and following up outstanding invoices;
• Assisting with other ad-hoc administrative and project requirements;
• Proactive support across all other departments on a needs basis including occasional reception cover.

Requirements

We are looking for a team player who is keen to add value and who will actively engage with our culture and core values.

Essential

• 2+ years’ experience of working as a PA in a professional services/partnership environment;
• Current working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and digital dictation;
• Proactive, professional can do attitude with exceptional attention to detail and pride in work.

Desirable

• Experience of using digital dictation systems such as Bighand;
• Experience of using time recording and invoicing systems such as Expert;
• Experience of matter inception and working with document management systems such as Intapp Open or iManage;
• A competence in creating presentation material in line with our ALG Way communication style.

The firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

A sample of other recent notable awards include:

• Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity.
• UK top ranked law firm 2025 – UK Chambers
• Tier 1 UK Law Firm – Legal500
• Best in Professional Services 2024 – Women in Business NI
• Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024
• Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European Awards
• Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024
• Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity
• Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)
• Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards
• Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards
• One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times
• Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum
• Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

A&L Goodbody offers you the opportunity to advance your career and develop your expertise. We provide a supportive environment which encourages our people to achieve their ambitions.

ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, including those who wish to be considered for part-time working or job-sharing arrangements.

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.