Personal Assistant
Thompsons Solicitors
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Belfast • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £24,129 per year
About the role
- Own a complex, ever‑changing diary — prioritising, protecting time and keeping the Partner one step ahead
- Coordinate meetings, conferences, travel and multi‑office schedules with total efficiency
- Act as a trusted first point of contact for clients, colleagues and stakeholders
- Screen correspondence, flag priorities and ensure nothing falls through the gaps
- Keep the Unit running smoothly with confident administrative support, from file management to event organisation
- Handle confidential information with absolute professionalism
Requirements
- A master organiser with exceptional time‑management skills
- Self‑driven, calm under pressure and able to juggle competing demands
- Strong communication skills and natural relationship‑builder
- Solid IT capability including Microsoft Office
- Experience in a legal or professional services environment
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
file managementevent organisationadministrative support
Soft Skills
time-managementself-drivencalm under pressurejuggling competing demandsstrong communicationrelationship-building