Legal Secretary / Assistant

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Galway seeks a Legal Secretary / Assistant to support their team. The role involves document preparation, file management, and client interaction. Candidates should have 2+ years in a legal environment, strong typing skills, and excellent attention to detail. This full-time, on-site position offers a salary of €40k-€45k per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a busy legal environment.
• Dictaphone typing skills are desirable.
• Ability to use discretion and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and type various documents and legal submissions.
• Manage the filing system for the solicitors.
• Greet clients professionally.

Skills

Experience in legal environment

High typing speed and accuracy

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Secretary / Assistant

The Role:
Our client, a leading & reputable legal practice, based in Limerick city, are now looking to hire a Legal Secretary to join their team to assist with the ongoing growth of their business.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and type various documents, correspondence, legal submissions etc.
• Manage the filing system for the relevant solicitors including indexing material, identifying, and opening new files, scanning efficient retrieval of files on a day-to-day basis.
• Work efficiently using own initiative, take responsibility without direction, and use discretion at times.
• Perform general office administration duties as required always using your own initiative and prioritising tasks accordingly and always ensuring confidentiality.
• Meet and greet clients in a courteous, professional manner.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications required:

• You will ideally have 2+ years experience working in a busy legal environment.
• High speed in typing and accuracy are essential.
• Dictaphone typing skills are desirable.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently with people internally & externally.
• Ability to use discretion and initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Offer:
This is a full-time permanent role, based on site in our client’s offices in Limerick city.
The salary range is commensurate with skills & experience but is expected to be in the €40k-€45k per annum range plus benefits package.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm