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,******-€37,****** 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