Legal Secretary

Cpl; Connacht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Galway General Practice Law Firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly team in Galway. The role offers the chance to support solicitors with document preparation, diary management, and client inquiries in a supportive legal environment.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of legal secretary experience, strong typing and organisational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Experience in a general practice or law firm.
• Excellent typing and organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors.
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Handling client enquiries professionally and confidentially.
• Maintaining and updating case files and legal records.
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and external parties as required.
• General office administration and document management duties.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Client communication

Typing speed & accuracy

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a well-established and respected general practice law firm based in Galway, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional with 2-3 years' experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings
• Handling client enquiries professionally and confidentially
• Maintaining and updating case files and legal records
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and external parties as required
• General office administration and document management duties

Requirements

• 2-3 years' previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Experience working within a general practice or law firm environment
• Excellent typing, administration and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach