Property legal executive / secretary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Executive / Secretary to support our Property department in Dublin 2. The role suits someone with a background in litigation, property, or probate and a sharp eye for detail.

You will provide administrative support to senior solicitors, manage files, draft letters, perform dictation typing and legal research, and assist with court briefs and filings while maintaining efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Litigation, Property, or Probate.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience drafting letters and preparing legal papers.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to senior solicitors and legal teams.
• Manage files with the assistance of senior solicitors.
• Perform dictation typing and legal research.
• Prepare briefs and papers for court proceedings.
• Attend court sessions and counsel as required.
• Communicate with clients, third parties, and other stakeholders on behalf of solicitors, ensuring all queries are handled professionally and promptly.
• Organise and maintain electronic and paper filing systems for legal documents.
• Perform general office duties, including answering phones and handling emails.

Skills

Litigation

Property

Probate

Organisational skills

Drafting letters

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Legal Executive / Secretary

Join our team as a Legal Executive / Secretary, providing crucial support in our Property department. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in litigation, property, or probate, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent organisational skills.

Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

Location: Dublin 2

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide administrative support to senior solicitors and legal teams.
• Manage files with the assistance of senior solicitors.
• Perform dictation typing and legal research.
• Prepare briefs and papers for court proceedings.
• Attend court sessions and counsel as required.
• Communicate with clients, third parties, and other stakeholders on behalf of solicitors, ensuring all queries are handled professionally and promptly.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper filing systems for legal documents.
• Perform general office duties, including answering phones and handling emails.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working in a Litigation, Property, or Probate department.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in drafting letters and preparing legal papers.
• A high level of attention to detail.