Legal Assistant

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR / LEGAL ASSISTANT Belfast Full-time | Office Based Nixon McQuade is partnering with a well established legal practice to recruit a Legal Administrator to join its busy and supportive team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrator or legal secretary looking to support a senior legal professional while playing a key role within a collaborative department.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and client support, ensuring the smooth day to day running of the team.

The Role Provide dedicated administrative support to a senior Partner and the wider legal team. Manage the opening and closing of client files, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and quality standards. Act as the first point of contact for departmental telephone enquiries, managing calls and arranging callbacks where required. Coordinate the Partner's diary, scheduling appointments, meetings and ensuring all preparations are completed in advance.

Arrange consultations and meetings with external professionals, including Counsel. Prepare client invoices and assist with the initial stages of credit control. Support the preparation of legal aid applications and responses. Liaise with costs specialists regarding billing matters. Assist in maintaining and developing the firm's case management system to support paperless working. Provide general administrative support across the department as required.

The Person Previous experience in a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary or similar legal support role. Experience supporting a Partner or senior legal professional is highly desirable. Strong client service skills with a professional and confident communication style. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience preparing documents and client correspondence to a high standard.

Strong working knowledge of legal case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Experience with in Family or Matrimonial Law is advantageous but not essential. A proactive, positive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The Opportunity The successful candidate will join a respected legal practice offering a supportive working environment, competitive benefits package and the opportunity to develop within a well-established team. Benefits include: 35-hour working week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm) 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Employee Health Plan Employer pension contribution Death in Service benefit

To apply or discuss the role in confidence, contact the team at Nixon McQuade.

Skills:

Secretarial Skills Legal Assistance Document Drafting