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Legal Support Administrator / Assistant, Belfast
Client:
Energis Recruitment Ltd
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Reference:
Job Views:
8
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
Legal Support Assistant, Belfast. A well-respected commercial law firm in Belfast has a new opportunity for a legal support assistant to join their busy Litigation team.
Main Function of Job:
To undertake a range of duties to support fee earners, including administrative tasks and elements of managing files to enable fee earners and Partners to maximize billable time.
Main Duties:
1. Assisting in the pro-active handling of cases as directed by the designated legal adviser(s). Such handling may include:
2. Liaising with clients
3. Instructing agents for hearings
4. Processing correspondence and documents for respective Legal Adviser / Partner, liaising with other PAs, Administration Assistants, and Paralegals
5. Arranging meetings and conference calls as and when necessary
6. Maintaining Legal Advisers / Partners diary and follow-up system
7. Keeping files and filing up to date (hard and soft copy)
8. Dealing with correspondence in an efficient manner
9. Dealing with phone calls in a prompt and efficient manner
10. Dealing with client enquiries in the absence of Legal Adviser and taking appropriate proactive action
11. Following all the Firm’s policies and procedures
12. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times
Skills:
1. Strong communication skills and desire to assist others
2. An interest in building a career within a law firm
3. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products together with the active case management system, along with the willingness to be trained further
4. Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Qualifications:
1. 3 A levels grade B and above
2. 3rd level education not essential but preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who would like to progress their career within an excellent innovative law firm.
For more details, please email your CV in confidence through the link above. For a confidential discussion, please call Orla Milligan on 02890826044 or 07526839030.
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