| Location: | Belfast |
| Contract: | Full time, permanent. |
Carson McDowell is Northern Ireland's leading commercial law firm, the law firm of choice for many of Northern Ireland's Top 100 companies and international companies doing business here. Our rich mixture of people, culture, heritage and reputation makes us who we are.
Carson McDowell's Healthcare team is the leading provider of legal defence and regulatory services to the healthcare sector across the island of Ireland. With a dedicated team of experts, the firm offers comprehensive legal support to a wide range of clients, including doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and opticians.
Our continued success is dependent on attracting and retaining the top talent in all areas of the business. We provide rewarding careers and a supportive working environment, allowing our people to maximise their potential and fulfil their ambitions. We now have a vacancy within our Healthcare team for a Legal Secretary.
Responsibilities will include:
- Producing, formatting and proofreading correspondence, contracts, and legal documents using the firm’s case management system.
- Document management such as filing, drafting, reports, minutes.
- Maintaining accurate digital and physical files, ensuring all case records are kept up to date.
- Transcribing audio files and written notes.
- Undertaking general administrative tasks.
- Assisting in case preparation.
- Liaising with clients, colleagues and partners.
- Managing workload priorities to meet deadlines
The Individual:
This role covers a broad spectrum of administrative activities and consequently requires an individual that has initiative and the ability to operate across a diverse range of tasks.
- Essential – Strong communication, interpersonal & organisational skills.
- Essential – Ability to meet strict timetables and deadlines.
- Essential – Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Essential – High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Essential - Ability to use initiative.
- Essential – 2 years working in a similar role requiring a high degree of accuracy.
- Essential – Working with MS Excel, Outlook & Teams.
- Essential - Professional, confidential and client-focused manner
- Essential – Working with case management software
Applicants should apply by emailing a covering letter and CV to Eva Kenna, Human Resources Assistant
