Legal Secretary (Hybrid)

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading firm in Belfast City Centre with the recruitment of a Legal Secretary.

The role will be performed within Monday - Friday (Flexibility available if required) - Based in Belfast City Centre. Hybrid working available

This is a fantastic opportunity for any legal secretary with relevant experience to settle within a top firm that looks after their staff, and gives various incentives to their staff.

Successful Candidate will work within Employment.

Permanent position - This firm has a fantastic reputation in Northern Ireland and has a great retention rate. Overall top firm to work in.

Salary

Fully Negotiable - highly competitive rate of pay (Negotiable) + Great benefits & Flexibility

Responsibilities

• behalf of allocated Partners and Associates.

  • Be the first point of contact for clients, dealing with them efficiently and appropriately - liaising with them to deal with any queries or issues if able to. Fielding as many calls and matters as possible;
  • Build a working knowledge of the legal area of expertise of allocated Partners and Associates;
  • Ensure sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with clients, colleagues and private matters on behalf of allocated Partners and Associates;
  • Build a strong knowledge of the firm's Strategy and an understanding of how the work of allocated Partners and Associates fits with this Strategy;
  • Co-ordinate billing/credit control and accounting matters relating to clients of allocated Partners and Associates including drafting bill requests, bill narratives, and chasing clients for payment of unpaid bills as required;
  • Maintain allocated Partners and Associates diaries by liaising with them on a regular basis to discuss forthcoming appointments and any required arrangements;
  • Schedule internal and external meetings, ensuring that all arrangements are in place and any required materials and documentation are prepared in good time;
  • Assist with marketing activities as required including liaising with the Marketing team and assisting with the preparation for seminars and other events as required;
  • Assist with the preparation of client correspondence and documents as required;
  • Answer the telephone in a helpful and professional manner, dealing with queries if able and ensuring messages are taken accurately and dealt with appropriately;

The Ideal Person

• We are looking for someone to have at least two years' legal secretarial experience (experience working within an Employment team is desirable but not essential).
• Effective time management skills
• Diary management
• Good communication skills and telephone manner

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.