Overview
Legal Secretary / Assistant
Ballincollig, Cork
Full time and Part time both considered (in office role)
Profile
Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 2 years relevant legal experience working in a fast-paced environment at a high level. The position is a full time role and it will encompass various areas of general practice but primarily conveyancing and family law.
Responsibilities
* Book keeping / client account entries / postings and maybe payments
* Registrations and certs of title
* Experience in conveyancing and family law highly desirable
* Ability to prepare contracts, reply to requisitions
* Ability to work under own initiative and manage diaries, review and organise files to a high standard
* A high level of competency in Word, Excel, Outlook and demonstrate strong attention to detail and be experienced
* Opening and closing files
* Experience working with multiple clients
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
* Creating, amending and formatting legal documents and templates
* In the absence of solicitor providing support with the day to day running of the practice
* File management, including scanning and photocopying
* Ability to prioritise a large workload
* Ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines
* Excellent communication and telephone skills
* A team player with a positive attitude
Qualifications / Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years relevant legal experience in a fast-paced practice
* Experience in conveyancing and family law
* Ability to prepare contracts and respond to requisitions
* Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and high attention to detail
* Ability to work independently, manage diaries, and maintain filing systems
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational, prioritisation, and multi-tasking abilities
* Team player with a positive attitude
The successful candidate will work mainly for a partner of the practice. Some experience in other aspects of general practice would be beneficial and salary is commensurate with competence and experience.
Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided.
Skills
legal secretary • assistant • cork • conveyancing
Benefits
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