An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join our busy and growing Northern Ireland team, based in our central Belfast offices. You will be working alongside our litigated file handlers ensuring that we deliver market leading results for our clients. Our team handles all areas of insurance litigation from credit hire through to motor, casualty, disease and property, acting on behalf of a broad spread of insurer and corporate clients.

You will assist the file handlers in the day to day handling of cases, dealing with audio typing, liaising with third parties and managing key dates, working as a team at all times. Key Accountabilities • All forms of typing / audio typing – letters, memos, emails, documents, • Preparation of court documents and briefs • 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, and photocopying duties, keeping records up to date, • Adherence to ISO 9001 standards • Being a support to the firm and the wider team, as and when required. Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is Belfast • Audio / copy typing • PC literate, MS Word, MS Excel, 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 • Photocopying, binding, scanning, filing, • Effective time management – prioritise work for solicitor • Diary management, • Good communication skills and telephone manner • Well presented, polite and professional, • Maintain confidentiality and work without supervision. Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.