Junior Legal Executive — Hybrid Role (Client Admin)

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking a Junior Legal Executive in Dublin 2. The role is initially a one-year fixed-term contract with hybrid working available after probation, commencing early October.

The successful candidate will liaise with clients, manage phone calls and emails, organize diary and post, handle dictation, and maintain both physical and electronic case files using the Keyhouse system. Strong English, typing, and numeracy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Law degree or secretary/executive qualification desirable
• Good typing skills are crucial
• Very proficient in MS Word, Excel & Outlook; experience with Keyhouse advantageous
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential
• Numeracy important for managing fee notes and invoices
• Personable with professional phone manner
• Strong team player with good self-management and time management
• Attention to detail essential

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Clients regarding case files and maintain professional relationships
• Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls and record notes in the Keyhouse system
• Manage emails and update case files and documentation
• Organise meetings, appointments and events for cases
• Review and process physical post and ensure it is filed or dispatched
• Review and update dictation from Legal Typists/Legal Executives and issue as requested
• Maintain and file physical case documents and organise offsite storage when required
• Utilise Keyhouse for documenting and planning case activities and scanning documents
• Update company spreadsheets and ensure readiness for client submissions
• Prepare and review reports as required

Skills

Good typing skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Case management (Keyhouse)

English communication

Numeracy

Phone manner

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Law degree or Secretarial/Executive QA

Education

Law degree or Secretarial/Executive qualification

Tools

Keyhouse

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking a Junior Legal Executive in Dublin 2. The role is initially a one-year fixed-term contract with hybrid working available after probation, commencing early October.

The successful candidate will liaise with clients, manage phone calls and emails, organize diary and post, handle dictation, and maintain both physical and electronic case files using the Keyhouse system. Strong English, typing, and numeracy skills are essential.