Job Description

Personal Assistant to RMP

Application Deadline: 3 April 2026

Department: Employment Rights

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Belfast

Compensation: £24,129 / year

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

• 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

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

Apply now and help us deliver justice with purpose.

What we offer

• 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