Conveyancing Legal Secretary / Executive
- Location: Ballincollig, Cork
- Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (In-office role)
- Salary: Competitive, commensurate with competence and experience
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team, focusing primarily on conveyancing and family law. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to work at a high level within a dynamic legal practice.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage registrations and certificates of title.
- Prepare contracts and reply to requisitions.
- Work under own initiative to manage diaries, review, and organise files to a high standard.
- Open and close files efficiently.
- Provide support in the absence of a solicitor with the day-to-day running of the practice.
- Manage file administration, including scanning and photocopying.
- Create, amend, and format legal documents and templates.
- Handle multiple client interactions with professionalism.
- Prioritise a large workload and multitask effectively to meet strict deadlines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years relevant legal experience, particularly in conveyancing and family law.
- High level of competency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and telephone skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive attitude.
- Experience in other aspects of general practice would be beneficial.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and competence.
- Opportunities to work full-time or part-time based on your availability.
- Supportive and professional work environment