Legal Secretary (Lisburn) in Belfast

Honeycomb is delighted to be working alongside a well-established legal practice in the search for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Conveyancing & Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong sector experience to step into a busy role, provide high-level support to fee earners, and work within a professional and supportive legal environment.

The Job

• We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to support partners and fee earners across a range of conveyancing and probate matters.
• The role will involve delivering comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, including preparing and managing legal documentation such as contracts, Land Registry documentation, wills, probate papers, and client correspondence.
• You will be responsible for audio and copy typing, document production, and maintaining efficient file management systems.
• Acting as a professional and personable point of contact, you will liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and third parties throughout the conveyancing and probate process.
• The position also involves managing busy diaries, arranging appointments, monitoring key dates and deadlines, and ensuring transactions and probate matters progress smoothly and efficiently.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The Company

Our client is a respected and established legal firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment and places a strong emphasis on professionalism, efficiency, and client care across its conveyancing and probate services.

The Role

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to partners and fee earners
• Prepare, amend and manage legal documentation, including contracts, Land Registry forms, probate papers, and correspondence
• Audio dictation and general document production
• Maintain organised and accurate file management systems
• Act as a professional and personable point of contact for clients and third parties
• Liaise with solicitors, estate agents, lenders, and other external parties
• Manage diaries, meetings, and appointments efficiently
• Monitor deadlines, completions, and key milestones across conveyancing and probate matters
• Ensure confidentiality and consistently high standards of work

The Person

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA within conveyancing and/or probate
• Strong typing and document production skills with excellent attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• A collaborative team player with a flexible and supportive attitude

Package/Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• 3% employer pension contribution
• On-site car parking available if required
• Full-time, permanent opportunity

To discuss this opportunity in absolute confidence, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Alice Browne at Honeycomb. If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.