Conveyancing and Litigation Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary / PA Conveyancing & Litigation, Belfast, Competitive, depending on experience

Overview Our client, a busy and highly regarded Belfast law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / PA to support one of their successful solicitors. This is a varied role covering commercial property, residential conveyancing, and some litigation work, offering an excellent opportunity for a skilled and organised secretary to join a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and PA support to a busy solicitor, managing diary, correspondence, and client communications. Prepare and manage documents for commercial property transactions, residential conveyancing matters, and litigation cases. Draft and proofread letters, contracts, agreements, and legal documents. Prepare court bundles, file management, and maintain accurate records of ongoing cases. Liaise with clients, colleagues, and external parties in a professional and timely manner. Assist with billing, time recording, and administrative tasks as required. Prioritise tasks efficiently and handle confidential information with discretion.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a legal secretary or PA, ideally supporting a solicitor in commercial property, residential conveyancing, or litigation. Excellent typing, proofreading, and document preparation skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software packages. Discretion, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to work.

What's on Offer

• Work in a busy, professional, and friendly legal environment. Opportunity to support a highly successful solicitor across a varied and interesting caseload. Competitive salary with potential for career development. Collaborative team culture with a focus on staff support and wellbeing.

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