Secretary
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Legal Secretary
This growing and forward-thinking law firm is opening a new office in Bangor, County Down, and requires an outstanding applicant to fill the position of Legal Secretary - Conveyancing. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative operations of the conveyancing process under the supervision of the firm's conveyancing solicitors.
Responsibilities and Duties will include but will not be limited to:
-Assisting the solicitors in the managing of files and all administrative duties including file management, answering and directing phone calls, transcribing from digital dictation, opening and closing files, drafting correspondence, scanning, printing and e-filing documents.
Qualifications/ Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years secretarial/administrative experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Experience in a client/customer facing role.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Other Information:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Hours are 9am to 5pm each day with one hour lunch break.
Generous holiday scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 012022
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Secretary roles across Bangor Solicitor Firm's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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