Legal PA/Secretary
- Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Location: City Centre
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Legal PA/Secretary for an immediate start at our city centre offices. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of experience as a legal secretary, specifically with litigation experience. The successful candidate will provide essential support to our legal team, ensuring efficient operation through a variety of tasks.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Dictation Typing: Handle dictation typing tasks efficiently.
- Court Proceedings: Engross High, Circuit, and District Court proceedings.
- Preparation for Counsel: Prepare briefs for Counsel meticulously.
- Client Engagement: Engage with clients, doctors, engineers, and other professionals.
- Interactions: Liaise with other solicitors and third parties as required.
- Secretarial Support: Provide secretarial support and assistance to other solicitors in the practice.
- File Management: Maintain client files, including scanning incoming post, photocopying, and filing.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience as a legal secretary, with essential litigation experience.
- Typing Skills: Accurate typing skills with a minimum speed of 60 words per minute.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Communication Skills: Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
- Professionalism: Well-presented, reliable, and conscientious with a professional and flexible approach.
- Organisational Skills: Strong time management, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise and multitask.
- Independence: Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
- Professional Environment: Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
