At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior lawyers with admin tasks, manage diaries, and assist with billing.
- Company: Join a leading law firm in Belfast with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private healthcare, and a Christmas bonus.
- Other info: Great long-term career progression and a collaborative workplace culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a professional team and grow your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a PA or strong admin skills; legal background is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Honeycomb is delighted to be recruiting a Personal Assistant to join a leading law firm in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA or highly organised administrator with strong billing experience to join a busy and professional environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant or strong administrator to join a highly regarded law firm, supporting senior professionals and the wider team with a broad range of administrative, organisational, and billing responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage diaries and correspondence, coordinate meetings, prepare documentation, and assist with billing and financial administration. The role would suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, and confident managing detailed administrative processes and deadlines. Candidates can come from either a legal or professional services environment, with previous law firm experience advantageous but not essential.
This well-established and highly regarded law firm has an excellent reputation within the Northern Ireland market and works with a broad range of high-profile clients. The firm offers a professional, collaborative, and supportive working environment, with a strong focus on quality, client service, and employee development.
Package/Benefits:
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Strong annual leave entitlement, with an additional Christmas office closure that is not deducted from annual leave
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Discretionary Christmas bonus
- Private healthcare and additional employee benefits
- Monday - Friday working pattern
- Professional and supportive working environment
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
The Role:
- Providing Personal Assistant and administrative support to senior lawyers and wider team members
- Managing diaries, appointments, meetings, correspondence, and deadlines
- Preparing and proofreading professional documentation and reports
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
- Assisting with the preparation and processing of client bills and invoices
- Liaising with finance teams and fee earners regarding billing queries
- Maintaining accurate billing, client, and administrative records
- Supporting expenses, financial administration, client onboarding, and general reporting
- Coordinating travel, events, and other arrangements as required
- Managing confidential information with discretion
- Maintaining filing systems and supporting wider administrative requirements
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
The Person:
- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Administrator, Team Assistant, or similar role
- Strong administrative skills with excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Experience within a legal or professional services environment is advantageous
- Previous billing, invoicing, financial administration experience would be highly desirable
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
- Professional and client-focused with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and using initiative
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield 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. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current vacancies.
Personal Assistant in Belfast employer: Honeycomb Jobs Limited
Joining this leading public sector agency in Belfast offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful employment relations while enjoying a supportive work culture that values professional growth. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and the chance to make a real impact in promoting positive workplace relationships. With a commitment to equality and inclusivity, this organisation ensures that all staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.
