Legal Secretary - Litigation & Regulation

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, a large law firm in Ireland, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Litigation & Regulation team. Reporting to a partner, you will support briefs, court documents and client correspondence, and assist with billing and general administration.

We are looking for a professional, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to confidentiality in a busy, dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Legal Secretarial experience in a professional legal environment.
• Professional manner and approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of briefs, discovery documentation and case materials.
• Produce quality work quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, reports, pleadings, and court-related documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, courts, regulatory bodies, and other legal professionals.
• Prepare billing information, manage time recording processes, and assist with client account administration where required.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including correspondence management, scheduling, and reporting.
• General handling of files post completion, including file closure.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is a large and progressive law firm, providing a full range of legal services to our clients. The working environment is both challenging and interesting, as we are at the leading edge in many of the legal areas in which we practice.

We currently have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to join our growing Litigation & Regulation team. Reporting to a partner on a day‑to‑day basis, the role will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of briefs, discovery documentation and case materials
• Produce quality work fast and efficiently
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, reports, pleadings, and court‑related documentation
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, courts, regulatory bodies, external parties, and other legal professionals
• Prepare billing information, manage time recording processes, and assist with client account administration where required
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including correspondence management, scheduling, and reporting
• General handling of files post completion, including file closure

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications

• Professional manner and approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team
• Demonstrate attention to detail & excellent organisational skills
• Maintain confidentiality internally and externally
• Flexible attitude
• Contribute to the business objectives and liaise with other teams within the firm where suitable.
• Legal Secretarial experience in a professional legal environment