Front Desk & Legal Admin - Criminal Law

Osborne Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Career development

Dublin 8 location

Job summary

Osborne Recruitment is seeking a Front of House Receptionist / Administrator for a busy Criminal Law practice in Dublin 8. This full-time, permanent role requires professional client interaction, strong admin skills, and discretion.

You will support solicitors and staff, manage diaries, and handle legal documentation with accuracy. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience in reception/admin roles, legal experience is a plus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a receptionist/administrative role.
• Legal practice experience preferred, especially in Criminal Law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with case management software such as Keyhouse or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk and welcome clients and visitors professionally.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls efficiently.
• Schedule appointments and manage solicitors' court diaries.
• Open new files and maintain accurate client records on the case management system.
• Audio typing from digital dictation.
• Prepare legal documents, briefs to Counsel, and court-related documentation.
• File, scan, photocopy, bind, and archive files.
• Process incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and receivables.
• Assist with Legal Aid applications and claims.
• Provide general office administration and support to solicitors and legal staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with office procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Telephone manner

Dictation typing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Keyhouse

Job description

Osborne Recruitment is seeking a Front of House Receptionist / Administrator for a busy Criminal Law practice in Dublin 8. This full-time, permanent role requires professional client interaction, strong admin skills, and discretion.

You will support solicitors and staff, manage diaries, and handle legal documentation with accuracy. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience in reception/admin roles, legal experience is a plus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.