Link Personnel have been instructed by our client, a Top Tier Law Firm, on a Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary vacancy.  Supporting 2 Partners, this will suit a candidate with 3 years’ experience in a Commercial Litigation department. Offering excellent salary, benefits and flexible working arrangements.   Call Orla NOW to chat through details on 01 8456312

Salary:  to €45K

Benefits:  Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Income Protection

The Role:

• Produce quality work fast and efficiently.
• Document Management System (Keyhouse) – open new files and maintain existing files.
• Prepare booklets for court for counsel and for experts.
• Draft court documents.
• Prepare and draft bills of costs for clients, narratives, capture outlay, following up with 3rd parties for their invoices – counsel, expert witnesses, etc.
• Draft and redraft documentation using advanced features of Microsoft Word 365.
• Deal with partners and solicitors on a proactive basis- communicating any problems which may arise and suggesting solutions to overcome them where suitable.
• Manage & organise partners & solicitors with all aspects of their diaries.
• Take telephone messages and manage client relationships.
• Filing & general administrative support, to include archiving.
• Risk Management – comply with all of the Firm’s policies & procedures; support Firm-wide risk management initiatives. Adhere to the file review and closure process and ensure all open and in-active matters are reviewed and closed as appropriate.

The Candidate:

• Good standard of Leaving Certificate, with a recognised secretarial course. Strong keyboard skills, with typing skills a minimum of 65 +wpm
• Minimum of 3 years legal secretarial experience in the commercial litigation practice area of a law firm.
• Fast accurate Digital Dictation, with experience in Bighand an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional manner and approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail & excellent organisational skills.
• Maintain confidentiality internally and externally.
• Flexible attitude
• Contribute to the business objectives and liaise with other teams within the firm as required.

If this Legal Secretary vacancy sounds like you, call Orla NOW for details on 01 8456312

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