Legal Secretary

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment represents a well-regarded law firm in Waterford seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This role centres on conveyancing support, drafting contracts and deeds, managing file lifecycle, and coordinating with clients, banks and other solicitors.

Candidates should have strong organisational skills, be proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems, and work well as part of a team in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Secretary with strong conveyancing exposure.
• Some Probate experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to Personal Injury or Healthcare litigation is a plus but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the Conveyancing team
• Draft contracts, deeds, and general legal correspondence
• Manage the end-to-end conveyancing file lifecycle, including pre-contract enquiries, requisitions on title, and closing documentation
• Prepare and file relevant forms (Land Registry, Registry of Deeds, etc.)
• Provide occasional support on Probate matters
• Provide occasional support to the Healthcare and Personal Injury teams as required
• Liaise with clients, banks, auctioneers, and other solicitors
• Diary and file management, including opening and closing case files
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Administrative support

Communication skills

Diary management

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary – Waterford

On behalf of our client, an established and well-regarded law firm based in Waterford, we are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid conveyancing experience who's looking for a varied, supportive role within a firm that values its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the Conveyancing team
• Draft contracts, deeds, and general legal correspondence
• Manage the end-to-end conveyancing file lifecycle, including pre-contract enquiries, requisitions on title, and closing documentation
• Prepare and file relevant forms (Land Registry, Registry of Deeds, etc.)
• Provide occasional support on Probate matters
• Provide occasional support to the Healthcare and Personal Injury teams as required
• Liaise with clients, banks, auctioneers, and other solicitors
• Diary and file management, including opening and closing case files
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally with strong conveyancing exposure
• Some experience in Probate is an advantage
• Exposure to Personal Injury or Healthcare litigation is a plus but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude