Legal Executive / Experienced Legal Secretary
McKenna & Co Solicitors is one of Ireland's leading law firms. We are innovative, diverse and an ambitious company. We are proud of our growth, our culture, and our client base, made up of international and domestic companies.
We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time Legal Executive / Experienced Legal Secretary. This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive professional organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide support in residential and commercial conveyancing transactions
* Draft and prepare contracts, legal documentation and correspondence
* Liaise with clients, solicitors, financial institutions and third parties in a professional and timely manner
* Manage and progress case files from instruction through to completion
* Ensure accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes
* Carry out general administrative and file management duties including billing, filing, diary management and client communication
Required Experience:
* Minimum 3 years' relevant experience as a Legal Executive or Legal Secretary in a conveyancing/property team
* Comfortable handling all stages of residential and/or commercial property transactions
* Strong document drafting and proofing skills
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to work to conveyancing deadlines
* Proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems- preferably Practice Evolve.
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
* Strong client focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A calm and professional approach with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience with strong conveyancing knowledge. He or she should have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a good work ethic, energy, enthusiasm and be highly motivated.
Key Competencies:
* Strong communication skills
* Attention to detail/accuracy
* Organisational ability
* Motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated
* Adaptable, positive, and pro-active
* Committed self-starter
Competitive salary and compensation package offered including:
* Pension
* Travel Saver Incentive Scheme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Wellness Programme
* Commission Scheme – 10% on new business to the Firm
* Professional Subscriptions Paid
* Annual Flu Injection
* Free fruit daily
* Fully paid yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness on site
* Charity and corporate social responsibility contributions
Location:
Choice of office at 115 Baggot St Lower, Dublin or at Drogheda, Co. Louth
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
* Work from home
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person