Administrative Support Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: BOYD RICE SOLICITORS To provide essential administrative and organisational support and gain hands‑on experience in a busy professional office environment. The role supports the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations and offers strong skill development opportunities.

• Scanning, filing, and digitising documents.
• Uploading and organising files in internal systems.
• Data entry and updating logs and databases.
• Sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing post.
• Maintaining office supplies and supporting general office organisation.
• Providing routine support across teams as requested.
• Assisting with simple correspondence and preparing basic documentation.
• Supporting reception when required.

• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Any prior office‑based experience though not required.
• Familiarity with document‑management systems.
• Experience handling confidential information or awareness of GDPR.
• Confidence using broader IT tools (e.g., spreadsheets or databases).
• Customer service experience (phone or face‑to‑face).
• Ability to work independently after induction.
• Basic understanding of health & safety procedures.
• Awareness of workflow processes and office policies.

The Employer is: BOYD RICE SOLICITORS Job Start Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .

Location:

Newtownards, Co Down, All of Northern Ireland

Salary: £7.55 (16‑17), £10.00 (18‑20), £12.21 (21+)

Weekly hours: up to 25 (standard).

Contract:

temporary. Worktime:
Between 9am - 5pm, days to be confirmed. Published date: 10/02/2026. Closing date: 13 Feb 2026.