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Administrator (Legal Firm)

Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading firm in Belfast City Centre with the recruitment of an Legaal Admin.

The role will be performed within Monday - Friday - Based in Belfast City Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any Admin Assistant with relevant experience to settle within a top firm that looks after their staff, and gives various incentives to their staff.

Permanent position - This firm has a fantastic reputation in Northern Ireland and has a great retention rate. Overall top firm to work in.

Salary

£25,000 - (Negotiable) + Great benefits & Flexibility

Administrative Assistant - Legal Team
Location: Belfast
Type: Full-Time


Role Overview

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our legal team. In this key role, you'll ensure smooth day-to-day operations by managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and handling internal and external communication with professionalism and efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and format correspondence, legal documents, reports, and emails (including audio typing)

  • Assist with legal file preparation, briefs, and supporting documentation

  • Manage statutory returns and maintain accurate filing systems

  • Handle incoming calls, relay messages, and respond to enquiries

  • Monitor shared inboxes to ensure timely responses

  • Coordinate calendars, appointments, and contact databases

  • Perform general office tasks including scanning, photocopying, and filing

  • Provide flexible admin support across the wider team


What You'll Bring

  • Essential: At least 1 year of admin experience (ideally in legal, compliance, or professional services)

  • Desirable: Knowledge of legal or litigation processes

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills

  • Confident diary and calendar management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Professional and friendly phone manner

  • A proactive, adaptable, and team-focused mindset

For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Phil Doherty via Vanrath in the strictest confidence.

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