Job Description

We are looking to recruit a proactive Secretary who can provide administrative assistance to the firm’s fee earners who act on a variety of legal matters.

You will be confident liaising with clients & colleagues, proactively organizing and managing diaries as well as taking the lead on tasks to ensure a seamless service is provided. You must have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

The role will be based at the Belfast office. A regular office presence will be required but provides flexibility for an agile home working arrangement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in a similar role within the professional services sector, preferably legal
• Ability to type, draft and produce documents efficiently, and with ease is essential.
• First class communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent levels of accuracy.
• Initiative to learn and ability to self-motivate.
• Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines with the ability to remain calm.
• Capability to priorities and multitask effectively, with good time management and organizational skills.
• Always demonstrate discretion and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• IT skills - Microsoft word, typing, case management use, formatting and editing documents.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities