Job Description

We are recruiting for an Office Assistant to join our busy Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team in Belfast.


You will have responsibility for the team's administrative requirements and to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and within required timescales.

Your Role

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As an Office Assistant you will be responsible for the following;


To support the fee earners with administrative tasks and action work as delegated by team supervisor Filing at regular intervals Provide telephone support and deal with client queries in fee earners absence Opening new instructions accurately and within service standards New client and file opening. Conflict checks. Booking Client Suite Rooms. LandWeb searches. Processing Write-offs - WIP and disbursements. Checking and circulating Court List. Adding Disbursements. Cheque / Payment Requests Scheduling Title Deeds. To complete management information spreadsheets for our FS clients. Assist the team with billing - creating, issuing and sending bills as required.

Your Skills and Experience

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To complete all allocated tasks within the required timeframe and to the required level of accuracy. Effective record keeping Effective telephone communication skills Good attention to detail Be client focused

Your Team

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TLT has one of the largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices in the UK, with partner led teams in all jurisdictions. We act for a range of financial institutions including large UK banks, international banks, challenger banks and fintechs, giving commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes.


We advise across the whole spectrum of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance, including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

About TLT

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Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.


We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.


Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it's essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

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We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You'll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.


At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We're happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.


TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.


We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com




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