Litigation Secretary
Belfast, Ards, Bangor, Antrim All Onsite
£25,000-£28,000 plus benefits
The opportunity
Signatus are partnering with several well established law firms to hire an experienced Litigation or Medical negligence Secretary/paralegal for their busy offices based in Belfast, Ards, Bangor, or Antrim. These are key support hires within high performing litigation teams handling High Court and County Court matters mainly.
This roles will suit a litigation secretary who thrives in a fast paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and professional support to solicitors and clients alike. Paralegals or legal assistants who are seeking long terms legal careers outside of the solicitor route would be welcomed also.
What you will do
• Prepare and draft court proceedings with precision across High Court and County Court matters
• Manage solicitor diaries to ensure deadlines, hearings and client commitments are met without risk
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling calls and queries with confidence and professionalism
• Support file management from opening through to closing, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and GDPR
• Transcribe digital dictation accurately and efficiently
• Within the first 6 months, become a trusted and reliable support to fee earners in a busy litigation department
What we are looking for
Must have
• Minimum 2 years secretarial or paralegal experience within a litigation department
• Experience supporting High Court and County Court cases
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident and professional communication skills, both face to face and over the phone
• Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience using case management systems
Helpful but not essential
• Exposure to high volume claimant or defence litigation work
What makes this role stand out
• Join a progressive and collaborative legal team with a strong reputation in Northern Ireland
• Be part of a supportive environment where your contribution is recognised
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Health insurance, enhanced annual leave and a stable full time position within a growing firm
How to apply
Send your MS Word CV to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble LLB who will confidentially discuss the company and role with you. E:
M: +44 7982 608 069. If the role is not relevant, you can check out some of our other advertised positions on our website
or get in touch to discuss other market opportunities we have available.