Legal Secretary ​/ Paralegal

Legal Secretary / Paralegal, Downpatrick, £Neg

Overview

Our client, a prestigious and well established general practice law firm based in Downpatrick, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join their busy team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and long established firm, offering exposure to a broad range of legal work within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Providing administrative and secretarial support to solicitors.
Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
Managing client files from instruction through to completion.
Liaising with clients, courts and third parties.
Managing diaries, appointments and telephone enquiries.
Maintaining accurate client records and filing systems.
Providing general administrative support to the legal team.

Areas of Law

Personal Injury
Legal Aid
Criminal Law
Family Law
Employment Law
Wills & Estates
Conveyancing

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience working within a legal office as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal.
Experience in any area of law will be considered.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
A professional, friendly and proactive approach.
Good IT skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team.

What's on Offer

The opportunity to join a highly regarded and well established law firm.
A varied and interesting role across a range of legal disciplines.
A supportive and friendly working environment.
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Full time, permanent position based in Downpatrick.

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Skills:
administration paralegal conveyancing litigation family law