Dynamic Litigation Secretary — Dublin City Centre

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

City centre location

Supportive environment

Exposure to varied litigation matters

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for a busy litigation team in a Dublin law firm. This role focuses on providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ideal for someone with litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage files, prepare court documents, coordinate with counsel and clients, and handle invoicing and general administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a litigation environment.
• Experience supporting either plaintiff or defence litigation matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and digital dictation software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Capable of working independently while managing deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team.
• Prepare, format and amend legal correspondence, court documents and briefs using digital dictation.
• Manage files from opening through to closing, ensuring accurate file maintenance and organisation.
• Coordinate court documentation and liaise with counsel, expert witnesses and other professional advisers.
• Arrange settlement meetings and assist with general case administration.
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Process invoicing and assist with following up outstanding matters.
• Scan, photocopy and electronically file documentation.
• Provide reception and administrative cover when required.
• Carry out other ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Typing 60 wpm

Microsoft Word proficiency

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication

Tools

Keyhouse

Digital dictation software

Job description

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for a busy litigation team in a Dublin law firm. This role focuses on providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ideal for someone with litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage files, prepare court documents, coordinate with counsel and clients, and handle invoicing and general administration.