Average Legal salary in Northern Ireland

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join our busy and growing Northern Ireland team, based in our central Belfast offices.  You will be working alongside our litigated file handlers ensuring that we deliver market leading results for our clients.  Our team handles all areas of insurance litigation from credit hire through to motor, casualty, disease and property, acting on behalf of a broad spread of insurer and corporate clients. You will assist the file handlers in the day to day handling of cases, dealing with audio typing, liaising with third parties and managing key dates, working as a team at all times.Key ResponsibilitiesKey Accountabilities •             All forms of typing / audio typing – letters, memos, emails, documents, •             Preparation of Court documents and Briefs•             Making telephone calls and receiving telephone messages on behalf of the solicitor•             Sending and receiving e-mail messages on behalf of the solicitor,•             Making appointments, keeping records and contacts up to date,•             Filing, and photocopying duties, keeping records up to date,•             Adherence to ISO 9001 standards, •             Being a support to the firm and the wider team, as and when required.Working Hours  35 hours per weekMonday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.Primary location for this role is BelfastSkills, Knowledge & Expertise•             Audio / copy typing,•             PC literate, MS Word, MS Excel, Case Management•             MS Outlook – working knowledge of how to create and maintain contacts, working knowledge of diary maintenance, including joint diaries with other solicitors.  Extensive knowledge of email especially working with attachments•             Photocopying, binding, scanning, filing,•             Effective time management – prioritise work for solicitor,•             Diary management,•             Good communication skills and telephone manner,•             Well presented, polite and professional,•             Maintain confidentiality and work without supervision.Job BenefitsDavies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets* after successfully completing probation #INDUKI

We are pleased to be supporting a Belfast based firm who are keen to employ a Legal PA to support their Commercial Litigation Team. This superb opportunity would see the successful individual thrive within a supportive and driven environment, as well as secure the incredible salary which is on offer!You will need to be an experienced Legal PA or Secretary holding experience within Commercial Litigation and be able to demonstrate this seamlessly. Being highly motivated is key along with having strong organisational skills and patience. You will be required to work without supervision, so confidence in your capabilities is essential.This job will entail:Scheduling meetings and events within the firm.Providing diary management as well as preparing correspondence.Dealing with financial reports and preparing expense claims.Providing business development support.This job is an incredible next step for the right individual, get in touch now to find out more…Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the number of applications received this is regrettably not always possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Dawn Ellmore Employment are supporting an outstanding Belfast based Law Firm in their search for a Legal PA to join their Dispute Resolution Team. This excellent opportunity is offering a striking starting salary along with hybrid working, plus an incredible benefits package.To be successful you must have prior experience as a Legal PA ideally from the Dispute Resolution sector and be able to showcase your skillset seamlessly. Having a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications along with impeccable attention to detail will see you thrive in this role. You must conduct a professional and organised manner and be keen to get stuck into a new challenge.Duties will include:Diary managementAdministrative supportPreparing and drafting correspondenceOrganisation of filesGet in touch now to find out more about this unmissable opportunity…Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the number of applications received this is regrettably not always possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.