In partnership with our client, Sedgwick Resource Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Commercial & Financial Lines team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Limerick city-based law firm.
Summary of Job:
To perform the duties of a personal secretary to the relevant solicitor/partner. To assist in the secretarial and administrative functions of the section. To ensure the smooth operation of the section of the office on a day-to-day basis.
Legal Secretary – Summary of Responsibilities
* Provide secretarial support to assigned solicitor/partner, including diary management, travel arrangements, and handling correspondence (mail, phone, email, in-person).
* Act as primary contact for internal and external queries, ensuring accurate communication and information flow.
* Draft, format, and amend legal documents and templates; transcribe dictation using Dictaphone.
* Prepare briefs/booklets of documents for Court.
* Organise meetings: book venues, arrange refreshments, circulate agendas and documents, draft minutes, and manage follow-up.
* Maintain and manage filing systems: open/index files, support billing, and oversee file closure and archiving.
* Perform general office tasks including photocopying, binding, dispatching documents, and covering reception/postal duties as needed.
* Respond to internal queries independently; external communications require solicitor/partner approval.
* Work confidentially and efficiently, using initiative and discretion.
* Participate in training and support onboarding of new staff.
* Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Experience/Skills & Abilities:
* Leaving Cert, ideally honours English.
* Secretarial Course with high scores in Typing & Accuracy.
* Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills.
* Organisational ability & Time Management skills.
* Proficiency with use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Experience working in litigation, ideally commercial litigation.
* Dependable and ability to use discretion.
Familiarity with Partner case management system a bonus.
This position offers an attractive remuneration package and exceptional career prospects.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €27,000.00-€37,279.38 per year
Application question(s):
* What is your relevant experience for this role?
* What are your salary expectations?
* Have you completed a Legal Secretary course?
Experience:
* Legal Secretary: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person