Legal Secretary – Litigation

Link Personnel have been instructed by our client, a Top Tier Law Firm, to hire a Legal Secretary to join their expanding Personal Injuries team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team where you will work with clients and colleagues of the highest calibre on a diverse range of interesting and challenging litigation work. Call Orla NOW to chat through details on 01 8456312

Offering an excellent salary, benefits and flexible working arrangements with a 5.00pm Finish!

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.

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.

Staff may be requested to carry out other additional tasks as may occur from time to time.

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 secretarial experience in the litigation practice area of a law firm, with experience in personal injuries litigation a distinct advantage.

Fast accurate Digital Dictation, with experience in Bighand essential.

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 to chat through details on 01 8456312.

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