Legal Secretary

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with an established legal practice in Belfast to recruit a Legal Secretary / Assistant to join its Family Law Department.

Working closely with Solicitors, you will provide secretarial and administrative support across a range of family law matters, helping to ensure the smooth running of the department and the delivery of excellent client service.

Family law experience would be a real advantage, although our client would certainly consider someone with a strong legal secretarial background in another area of law who is interested in making the move into family law.

Our client is a well-established Belfast law firm with a strong reputation for providing professional legal services. The successful candidate will join a supportive team within the Family Law Department, playing an important role in the day-to-day running of the department and helping to deliver a high standard of client care.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 20 days annual leave, with an additional day for every five years of service
• Three additional days of annual leave over the Easter, July and Christmas holiday periods
• Contributions to the company pension scheme
• Paid membership of Simplyhealth cover
• Belfast city location
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a dedicated Family Law Department
• Friendly and established legal team

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Solicitors within the Family Law Department
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records
• Handling sensitive and confidential client information with discretion and professionalism
• Communicating with clients, Solicitors, barristers and other third parties
• Managing diaries, appointments and arranging meetings
• Answering telephone calls and responding to client enquiries in a professional and empathetic manner
• Opening, maintaining and closing files in line with internal procedures
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Monitoring deadlines and assisting with the progression of family law matters
• Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal administrative role
• Family law experience would be advantageous, but experience in another area of law will also be considered
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients
• A compassionate and understanding approach when handling sensitive family matters
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.