Legal Secretary
My client a leading Law Firm based in Dublin is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide support in their Funds Department.
Job Title: Legal Secretary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creating, editing, amending and storing of correspondence and documents in the appropriate electronic matter file,
- Responding to internal and external telephone enquiries
- Photocopying, faxing and scanning of documents and correspondence
- Booking meetings and diary management
- Arranging the opening, closing and archiving of files
- Maintaining and updating details of client contacts and addresses in the Firm's database
- Familiarisation and compliance with the Companys style
- Supporting other members of the legal team to complete work to a high standard and meet required deadlines
- To maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to the Firm’s client files
- To be familiar with, and comply with, the organisations policies relevant to the purpose of the job
- To participate in special projects as and when required
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- You will have a typing speed of at least 65 wpm
- You may have a minimum 5 years Legal Secretarial experience but this does not preclude someone with more qualified experience from applying for this role
- Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in each of the following skills and abilities:
- Work independently and as a team member
- Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters
- Manage a complex and demanding workload and prioritise tasks and projects to meet work standards and personal performance targets
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels of understanding
- Use and update computerised systems, including the intranet, databases, word processors, and spreadsheets, and genuine interest in developing IT skills
- Participate in continuously improving services through critically evaluating systems of worK
- Work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations.
If you would like to apply for this role or find out about other opportunities, please apply online or contact Deirdre O’Dowd at Robert Walters on +353 (0)1 633 4111 quoting the Job Reference 1558010.
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