Legal Secretary (Litigation)

Nixon McQuade; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Nixon McQuade in Dublin is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their growing team, supporting fee earners and senior stakeholders.

The role includes managing busy diaries, preparing and formatting legal documentation, audio typing, correspondence and general admin.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, professional approach; salary up to €50,000 plus competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' Legal Secretary experience, ideally within a law firm.
• Experience supporting fee earners, solicitors or senior stakeholders.
• Strong diary management, organisation and attention to detail.
• Fast and accurate typing (50 WPM+).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level secretarial support to fee earners and senior stakeholders
• Managing busy and complex diaries and coordinating meetings
• Audio typing and handling dictation
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documentation
• Managing correspondence and emails
• Organising meetings, appointments and travel where required
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised files and records
• Assisting with general administrative duties across the team
• Managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met

Skills

Diary management

Typing 50 WPM+

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded Irish law firm, is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their growing team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary looking to join a reputable firm where they can play an integral role in supporting experienced fee earners and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of their assigned team. The role will involve managing busy diaries, preparing and formatting legal documentation, handling dictation and providing general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level secretarial support to fee earners and senior stakeholders
• Managing busy and complex diaries and coordinating meetings
• Audio typing and handling dictation
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documentation
• Managing correspondence and emails
• Organising meetings, appointments and travel where required
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised files and records
• Assisting with general administrative duties across the team
• Managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years' Legal Secretary experience, ideally within a law firm environment
• Experience supporting fee earners, solicitors or senior stakeholders
• Strong diary management and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fast and accurate typing skills (50 WPM+)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, positive and professional approach
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to €50,000, depending on experience
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded Irish law firm
• Supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals