Legal Secretary

My Client is looking for a Legal Secretary for a busy Dublin 2 Solicitor’s firm to provide support and general administrative assistance for a Conveyancing Solicitor / Litigation Solicitor.

This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive Law Firm. Prior experience in a busy and demanding Legal Secretary role is preferred. 

Responsibilities include:

·         Reception Cover;

·      Transcribing dictation;

·         Dictaphone – 68 wpm

·         Filing and Archiving

·      Sorting, Scanning, Filing & general administrative support;

·      Diary management and arranging meetings;

·      Maintaining calendars;

·      Monitoring Trial dates and call over lists;

·      Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents;

·      Collecting information and preparing legal documents for the Law Clerk;

·      Corresponding with Clients, Experts, Counsel, Solicitors and Witnesses;

·         Preparing Declarations, Contracts and formatting legal documents,

·         Cort – Requisitions on Title

·         Land Registry/PRA

·         Banks – Obtaining Title Deeds,

·         Billing, cheque requisitioning

·         Scheduling Deeds/Documents

·      Other ad hoc activities as required.

The successful candidates will have the following skills and experience:

·      Prior experience in a similar position;

·      Excellent organizational skills;

·      Strong attention to detail;

·      Good communication and interpersonal skills;

·      Ability to work on own initiative and to meet deadlines;

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a Case management system would be a distinct advantage.