Litigation Legal Secretary

LEGAL SECRETARY HEALTHCARE / LITIGATION Belfast | Hybrid | £25k £28k DOE We are working with a leading commercial law firm in Belfast that is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its highly regarded Healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established legal practice, supporting solicitors who specialise in healthcare defence, regulatory matters and litigation. The successful candidate will provide a broad range of secretarial and administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of case files and the delivery of a high-quality service to clients.

The Role Producing, formatting and proofreading legal correspondence, contracts and documentation. Audio typing and preparing documents from dictation and written notes. Maintaining accurate electronic and physical case files. Using legal case management systems to manage documents and records. Assisting solicitors with case preparation and litigation documentation. Preparing reports, correspondence and meeting minutes. Liaising with clients, colleagues and Partners. Managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.

Providing general secretarial and administrative support to the wider team.

The Person Minimum 1 years experience in a Legal Secretary or similar administrative support role requiring a high level of accuracy. Excellent typing, document production and administrative skills. Experience using legal case management software. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams. Strong communication and organisational skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines. Professional, confidential and client-focused approach.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.

Experience with in litigation or healthcare law would be beneficial but is not essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working arrangements. Opportunity to join a leading commercial law firm. Supportive and professional working environment. Excellent opportunity to develop your legal secretarial career within a specialist team. Interested? Apply today or get in touch with Steafan @ Nixon McQuade for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Skills:

dictation Admin Benefits:
Work From Home hybrid career progression training