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Job description

We are a well established and respected legal practice situated in Belfast's City Centre within walking distance of the Law Courts and Court Offices. We pride ourselves on the high level of personal service that we offer and the family atmosphere maintained whilst continuing to give a quality, professional service to all of our clients. The role is to provide administrative support within the Litigation Team consisting of Paralegals, Secretaries and Solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general administration duties in the office.
• Answer calls in a professional manner, dealing with enquiries, accurately recording and relaying telephone messages to necessary departments.
• Scan post and email to fee earners.
• Photocopy documents.
• Deal with confidential information.
• Enter data on to a legal case management system.
• Deliver briefs and trial bundles to Court.
• Provide excellent customer service to our new and existing clients.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Any other administrative tasks requested by management.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum GCSE Mathematics C or Essential Skills Qualification.
• Minimum GSCE English C or Essential Skills Qualification.
• Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of MS Office i.e. Word/Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Teamworking skills

Desirable Skills

• Previous office experience.

Further Information

The Employer is: JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Wage: 16/17 £5.28, 18/20yrs £7.49, 21/22yrs £10.18, 23/24yrs £10.42 per hour

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.