Legal Administrator

Hunter Savage; Coolmore Cross; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage has partnered with a leading Cork law firm to recruit a Legal Administrator. The role covers reception, administrative tasks, and compliance support within a busy professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior Legal Administrator/Receptionist experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for exposure to diverse legal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Legal Administrator or Legal Receptionist role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors to the office.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries.
• Support solicitors with administrative tasks, including document preparation and filing.
• Assist with compliance checks.
• Handle reception duties, welcoming clients and maintaining a professional office environment.
• Maintain and update case files, both digital and hard copy.
• Support billing, time recording, and other office processes.
• Undertake ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a top law firm in Cork, who are seeking a skilled Legal Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, professional environment, providing a mix of administrative and reception support, as well as compliance assistance.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Join a top law firm in Cork
2. Hybrid role combining administration, reception, and compliance support
3. Competitive salary and benefits package

The Role

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors to the office
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries
• Support solicitors with administrative tasks, including document preparation and filing
• Assist with compliance checks
• Handle reception duties, welcoming clients and maintaining a professional office environment
• Maintain and update case files, both digital and hard copy
• Support billing, time recording, and other office processes
• Undertake ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required

The Person

• Previous experience in a Legal Administrator or Legal Receptionist role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach

The Rewards

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a leading Cork law firm
• Exposure to a variety of legal support and compliance work
• Supportive and collaborative work environment