Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new and exciting career challenge in the Limerick region?

Our client, is a leading law firm, based in Limerick city, dedicated to providing a range of commercial and personal legal services, are seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team.

Our clients are passionate about attracting and retaining talented individuals who wish to develop their own careers through being part of their team, so if you are interested in this role then apply today!

The Role

To perform the duties of a personal secretary to the relevant solicitor/partner. To assist in the secretarial and administrative functions of the section. To ensure the smooth operation of the section of the office on a day-to-day basis. 

 Responsibilities to include:

·      To perform the duties of personal secretary to the relevant solicitor/partner, plan and maintain diary/appointments to ensure time is managed effectively; open & scan post as required, assess and prioritise same if required, action matters accordingly; respond to enquiries

·      To act as main contact person on behalf of the relevant solicitor/partner in relation to the office functions and activities, to answer queries as required and accurately relay information internally, and to external bodies and the general public

·      Use Dictaphone system to prepare and type documents regarding correspondence, legal submissions etc

·      To support the solicitor/partner in the various areas which fall under his/her remit. To prioritise work accordingly

·      Required to have detailed knowledge of legal procedures

·      Understanding of and ability to use “Partner “document management system

·      To arrange meetings, arrange meetings and to notify each member of meetings and follow up with documentation

·      To work to continuous deadlines and perform duties in a highly confidential environment

·      To maintain contact with staff from all areas within the company and externally with clients, medical professionals, insurance companies, counsel etc.

·      To manage the filing system for the relevant solicitor including indexing material, identifying and opening new files, efficient retrieval of files on a day-to-day basis

·      To respond on own initiative to general queries and requests for information/assistance. To deal with queries from senior personnel in company and externally as required

·      At all times working efficiently using own initiative, taking responsibility without direction and using discretion when dealing with company matters, cases and individuals

·      To perform general office duties as required to collate, type, layout, photocopy, assemble, bind and dispatch correspondence etc.

·      To undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the relevant solicitor/partner or his/her nominee

Skills & Experience that we need

·      Leaving Cert, ideally honours English

·      Secretarial Course with high scores in typing & accuracy

·      Excellent communication & Interpersonal skills

·      Organisational ability & time management skills

·      Dependable and the ability to use discretion and initiative

·      Knowledge of legal procedures would be an advantage

·      Understanding of a legal case management system would be an advantage

·      Collaborator

The Offer

This is a permanent position, based in Limerick city, but is expected to be in the range of €35K to €40K per annum, and exceptional career prospects with benefits package depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying or want to know more about this role please contact, Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to orlaigh.quinn@cpl.ie.

 For a full list of our open jobs, please have a look at cpl.com.

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