Personal Assistant

  • Thompsons Solicitors
  • City, Belfast
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Keep us organised. Keep us moving. Keep justice on track.

Thompsons Solicitors - the UK's most experienced trade union law firm - is looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to support our Regional Managing Partner in Belfast. If you thrive on bringing order, calm and precision to a fast-paced environment, this is your next move.

What you'll do
  • 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
What you bring
  • An excellent 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

If you're proactive, dependable and ready to make a real impact supporting senior leadership - we want to hear from you.

What we offer you
  • 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

Apply now and help us deliver justice with purpose.