At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Solicitor in Wills & Probate with high-quality admin and client support.
- Company: Join a leading Northern Ireland law firm in Belfast city centre.
- Benefits: Competitive benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Excellent transport links and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career in a respected practice with real impact.
- Qualifications: Law degree or related qualification; experience in legal admin preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22050 - 26950 £ per year.
Location: Belfast City Centre
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Northern Ireland law firm for a Legal Administrator to join its established Wills & Probate team in Belfast city centre. Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional administrator to join a highly respected legal practice and play a key role in supporting a Solicitor. This opportunity may particularly suit a Law graduate seeking to develop a career within Private Client law or an experienced Legal Administrator with knowledge of Wills and Probate matters.
Reporting directly to a Solicitor within the Wills & Probate team, the Legal Administrator will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative and client support across a range of private client matters:
- Preparing legal correspondence, documents and reports.
- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties in a professional manner.
- Supporting the billing process and file closing procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with firm procedures, regulatory requirements and data protection standards.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a legal environment, ideally supporting a Solicitor, Partner or fee earner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- A degree in Law or a related legal qualification.
- Knowledge of Wills, Probate and Private Client work.
- Previous experience within a Wills & Probate, Private Client or Conveyancing department.
- Experience using legal case management systems.
- Experience preparing legal documentation and correspondence.
Belfast city centre location with excellent transport links.
Opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading legal firms.
Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Competitive benefits package.
If you are a highly organised Legal Administrator, Law graduate or someone with knowledge of Wills & Probate looking to develop your career within a respected legal practice, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV to Patricia O'Neill at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all.
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