We are currently recruiting a skilled Legal Secretary to provide essential support to a dynamic Healthcare Defence Litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial experience, particularly in defence litigation or medical negligence, to join a respected legal environment.
Requirements/Skills:
1. Previous experience in defence litigation and/or medical negligence.
2. Proven experience in a similar legal secretarial role within a professional services environment.
3. Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and flexibility to support the team effectively.
4. Ability to maintain a positive attitude, even during periods of increased workload.
5. Professional demeanor, with the ability to represent the firm in all interactions.
6. Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support other secretaries and fee earners when required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the filing and organisation of documents, including electronic filing.
2. Regularly update and consult with fee earners regarding their schedules, appointments, and bookings.
3. Make appointments, arrange meetings and travel, and maintain an up-to-date diary for fee earners.
4. Handle general office administrative duties, including managing post, photocopying, and faxing.
5. Represent the team professionally in all communications, including phone, email, and in person.
6. Produce high-quality legal documentation, adhering to the firm’s style guidelines.
7. Proofread documents, ensuring consistency in spelling, grammar, and formatting.
8. Manage confidential document production in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9. Assist with billing, including opening new client matters, preparing narratives, verifying information before submission, and supporting the file-closing process.
10. Dictaphone typing as needed.
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal & Corporate Governance
Focus: Commercial Law
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Entry Level
Location: Dublin
Salary: Negotiable
Job Reference: FZAAI7-AD47F386
Date posted: 5 March 2025
Consultant: Valerie Gilhooly
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