Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to partner with a prestigious and highly respected legal firm in Belfast city centre to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary on a full-time, permanent basis.
Our client is the leading provider of legal defence and regulatory services to the healthcare sector across the island of Ireland. With a specialist team of legal experts, the firm delivers comprehensive, high-quality legal support to doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and opticians. They also work closely with private clinics, health and social care providers, medical defence organisations, malpractice insurers, and residential and domiciliary care homes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, collaborative and fast-paced environment where your expertise and attention to detail will be highly valued.

As Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of a busy legal office. Duties will include:

• Producing, formatting and proofreading high-quality correspondence, contracts and legal documentation using the firm's case management system
• Comprehensive document management including drafting, filing, reports and meeting minutes
• Maintaining accurate digital and physical case files, ensuring all records are up to date
• Audio typing from dictation and written instructions
• Supporting case preparation and court documentation
• Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and partners
• Managing priorities effectively to meet strict deadlines
• Providing administrative support while maintaining exceptional service standards

Essential Criteria
We are keen to speak with candidates who demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar Legal Secretary role requiring a high level of accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Excellent typing and administrative skills
• Experience using case management software
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
• A professional, discreet and client-focused approach
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.

• Full-time, permanent position
• Office hours (no shifts)
• Competitive salary (depending on experience) can be disclosed on application
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist legal firm

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a respected organisation where your skills will be recognised and valued, we would love to hear from you.
Please note only candidates who fit the criteria will be contacted - the client is not looking to engage with a paralegal

Please submit your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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