Legal Administration / 25k

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

Role Purpose:
We're seeking an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our legal team with a variety of administrative and coordination tasks. This role plays a key part in maintaining smooth operations across the office and ensuring all documentation, communication, and scheduling needs are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

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

  • Assist in preparing legal files, briefs, and supporting documents

  • Submit statutory returns and maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems

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

  • Manage shared inboxes to ensure prompt communication

  • Coordinate appointments, manage calendars, and maintain contact databases

  • Carry out general office duties such as scanning, photocopying, and filing

  • Provide flexible support across the wider team, contributing to a well-organised and responsive office environment

What You'll Bring:

  • Essential: Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative role (ideally within legal, professional, or compliance-based environments)

  • Desirable: Familiarity with legal or litigation processes

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills

  • Confident in diary and calendar management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • Professional and approachable phone manner

  • A flexible, team-oriented attitude with a proactive 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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