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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS 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 our clients. The role is to provide administrative support within the Litigation Team consisting of 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.
• Eager to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to deal with confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.

Desirable Skills

• Previous office experience.

Further Information

The Employer is: JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.