Litigation Legal Secretary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

City centre location

Supportive environment

Exposure to varied litigation matters

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for a busy litigation team in a Dublin law firm. This role focuses on providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ideal for someone with litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage files, prepare court documents, coordinate with counsel and clients, and handle invoicing and general administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a litigation environment.
• Experience supporting either plaintiff or defence litigation matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and digital dictation software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Capable of working independently while managing deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team.
• Prepare, format and amend legal correspondence, court documents and briefs using digital dictation.
• Manage files from opening through to closing, ensuring accurate file maintenance and organisation.
• Coordinate court documentation and liaise with counsel, expert witnesses and other professional advisers.
• Arrange settlement meetings and assist with general case administration.
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Process invoicing and assist with following up outstanding matters.
• Scan, photocopy and electronically file documentation.
• Provide reception and administrative cover when required.
• Carry out other ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Typing 60 wpm

Microsoft Word proficiency

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication

Tools

Keyhouse

Digital dictation software

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded Dublin law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of litigation matters.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the firm's litigation department. This role is ideally suited to someone with previous litigation experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team.
• Prepare, format and amend legal correspondence, court documents and briefs using digital dictation.
• Manage files from opening through to closing, ensuring accurate file maintenance and organisation.
• Coordinate court documentation and liaise with counsel, expert witnesses and other professional advisers.
• Arrange settlement meetings and assist with general case administration.
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Process invoicing and assist with following up outstanding matters.
• Scan, photocopy and electronically file documentation.
• Provide reception and administrative cover when required.
• Carry out other ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a litigation environment.
• Experience supporting either plaintiff or defence litigation matters.
• Previous experience using Keyhouse practice management software is highly desirable.
• Strong typing speed of 60+ words per minute.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and digital dictation software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of working independently while managing deadlines in a busy environment.
• Professional, reliable and eager to contribute as part of a team.

The Offer

• Competitive salary of €35,000 - €37,000
• Join an established and respected law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionalsVaried workload with exposure to a broad range of litigation matters
• Convenient Dublin City Centre location with excellent public transport links