Legal Assistant Insurance Litigation
Location: Belfast
Office-based
Nixon McQuade are delighted to be working with a well-established law firm in Belfast who are seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Insurance Litigation team.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career within legal support. The role will involve supporting fee earners with case administration, legal documentation, reporting, data analysis and general departmental support.
The firm offers a structured and supportive environment, with the opportunity of a training contract and career development.
The Role
- Supporting fee earners within the Insurance Litigation department
- Preparing, maintaining and analysing management information reports
- Producing accurate reports for internal and departmental use
- Working confidently with Excel and large data sets
- Preparing and managing legal documents and correspondence
- Opening, maintaining and organising case files
- Scheduling appointments, meetings and court dates
- Assisting with billing, invoicing and payment procedures
- Liaising with clients, courts and third parties
- Preparing bundles for court hearings
- Managing post, emails, scanning, filing and general administration
- Supporting with legal research and data compilation as required
The Person
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Confident working with data, reports and spreadsheets
- Previous legal, insurance, claims or professional services experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Able to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
- Proactive, flexible and comfortable working as part of a team
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection
This role would suit a law graduate or junior legal assistant with excellent Excel skills who is keen to gain experience within insurance litigation and progress their career.
For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Steafan McKenna in the strictest confidence.
Skills:
Microsoft Office Organisational Skills independant Teamwork Insurance
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