Real Estate & Private Client Legal Secretary

Pathway Legal is delighted to be working with a leading commercial law firm in Belfast to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded firm, providing secretarial and administrative support primarily across the Real Estate and Private Client teams.

The firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with strong organisational skills and, ideally, previous experience supporting solicitors within property, real estate and/or private client work.

The position can be offered on either a full-time basis or as a four-day week (28-hour contract).

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Producing and amending correspondence, legal documents and other materials accurately and efficiently.
• Managing documents, files and electronic filing systems.
• Assisting with diary management and the organisation of meetings and appointments.
• Liaising professionally with clients and other external contacts.
• Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day administration and progression of matters.
• Assisting with billing and other administrative processes as required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required timescales.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Experience supporting Real Estate, Property and/or Private Client teams would be highly advantageous.
• Strong document production and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £28,000 – £30,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join one of Belfast’s leading commercial law firms.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• High-quality work supporting established Real Estate and Private Client teams.
• Full-time opportunity or the option of a four-day week / 28-hour contract.
• Belfast city centre location.
• Permanent, office-based position.

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.