Legal Secretary in Dundonald

A highly regarded Belfast law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its busy Conveyancing department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing first-class support to both clients and fee earners.

Offering a salary of up to £30,000, alongside a market-leading benefits package, this role would suit an organised and proactive individual seeking a long-term career move.

Working closely with solicitors and the wider property team, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, helping to ensure residential property transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to completion. Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing legal documents, correspondence and reports.
• Managing digital dictation and document preparation.
• Opening new client matters and maintaining accurate records.
• Organising and updating electronic and paper-based files.
• Handling client and third-party enquiries via telephone and email.
• Managing diaries, appointments and general administration.
• Supporting solicitors with the day-to-day progression of conveyancing transactions.
• Ensuring documentation is accurately filed and stored in line with firm procedures.

To be considered, you should possess:

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or similar support role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience within conveyancing or property law would be advantageous, although candidates with broader legal secretarial experience are also encouraged to apply.

In addition to a competitive salary of up to £30,000, the successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Private medical insurance.
• Private dental cover.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Employee wellbeing and reward initiatives.

Full-time, permanent position. Monday to Friday. 9:00am - 5:00pm.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm that values its support staff and offers a positive working environment, strong employee benefits and genuine long-term career stability. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving commercial property team while enjoying a level of flexibility not often available within the legal market.