Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Legal Secretary

Administrative SupportPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeBelfast, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Audio and copy typing skills.
PC literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and case management systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook contacts, diary maintenance, joint diaries with other solicitors, and email attachments.
Photocopying, binding, scanning, and filing skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work for the solicitor.
Diary management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work without supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist litigated file handlers with day-to-day case handling, including audio typing, liaising with third parties, and managing key dates.
Type letters, memos, emails, and other documents, including audio typing.
Prepare court documents and briefs.
Make telephone calls and receive telephone messages on behalf of the solicitor.
Send and receive email messages on behalf of the solicitor.
Make appointments and keep records and contacts up to date.
File and photocopy documents and maintain records.
Adhere to ISO 9001 standards.
Support the firm and wider team as required.

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join our busy and growing Northern Ireland team, based in our central Belfast offices. You will be working alongside our litigated file handlers ensuring that we deliver market leading results for our clients.

Our team handles all areas of insurance litigation from credit hire through to motor, casualty, disease and property, acting on behalf of a broad spread of insurer and corporate clients. You will assist the file handlers in the day to day handling of cases, dealing with audio typing, liaising with third parties and managing key dates, working as a team at all times.

Key Accountabilities

• All forms of typing / audio typing – letters, memos, emails, documents,

• Preparation of court documents and briefs

• Making telephone calls and receiving telephone messages on behalf of the solicitor

• Sending and receiving e-mail messages on behalf of the solicitor,

• Making appointments, keeping records and contacts up to date,

• Filing, and photocopying duties, keeping records up to date,

• Adherence to ISO 9001 standards

• Being a support to the firm and the wider team, as and when required.

Working Hours

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is Belfast

• Audio / copy typing

• PC literate, MS Word, MS Excel, Case Management

• MS Outlook – working knowledge of how to create and maintain contacts, working knowledge of diary maintenance, including joint diaries with other solicitors. Extensive knowledge of email especially working with attachments

• Photocopying, binding, scanning, filing,

• Effective time management – prioritise work for solicitor

• Diary management,

• Good communication skills and telephone manner

• Well presented, polite and professional,

• Maintain confidentiality and work without supervision.

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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