Job Details

Your new company

Hays Legal are delighted to represent one of the leading providers of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. Currently recruiting for a Temporary Legal Secretary to join their team in Belfast.



Your new role

This role will involve supporting litigation disease file handlers with backlog due to under resource issues. Duties will include:

• All forms of typing / audio typing - letters, faxes, memos, emails, documents,
• Preparation of Court documents and Briefs
• Preparation of conveyancing documents and filing of statutory returns
• 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, faxing and photocopying duties, keeping records up to date,
• Adherence to Lexcel and ISO 9001 standards,
• Being a support to the firm and the wider team, as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be a successful candidate for this role, you will have great administration experience, preferably in the legal sector.

• You will also be IT literate with experience using MS Word, MS Excel and 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
• Effective time management is essential, especially as you will need to prioritise work for solicitors
• You will have good communication skills and telephone manner, with the ability to address queries with effective solutions
• You will also have the ability to maintain confidentiality and work without supervision

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits. You will also get the opportunity to work within an exciting, supportive firm and gain fantastic experience.



What you need to do now
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