Job Description

About us

McKervill Neilly Solicitors is a busy general law practice in Ballymena. We cater for a wide range of our clients' personal and commercial legal requirements across Northern Ireland.

Due to the continued growth of the firm we are seeking to expand our team, which benefits from a stable supportive environment.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working closely with solicitors in the conveyancing, wills and probate departments. Opening and closing files and working within the firm's case management system. Transcription and typing of letters, emails, file notes, and other legal documentation with Microsoft Office software. Keeping files under review and up-to-date. Making and receiving phone calls and liaising with clients, agents and other solicitors. Arranging solicitor- client appointments. Proof-reading draft documents. Supporting fellow clerical staff during busy periods.
When applying, please ensure your email address is noted on your CV and that your CV is up to date and contains full details of your experience and employment history.

This is a permanent position and although is advertised as a full-time position, applications from legal secretaries who wish to work part time will also be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Schedule:

9am to 5pm, 7 hour working day
Work Location: In person

About you:

Previous experience as a legal secretary, particularly in conveyancing or probate, will be advantageous. However, exceptional candidates showing an enthusiasm to develop in the role will not be discounted. You will be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel and Word You must take pride in your work, have a high degree of accuracy and maintain confidentiality at all times. You will work effectively in a team but will also demonstrate a willingness to use your initiative.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50-14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ballymena BT43 7AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person