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Legal Secretary/PA - Clinical Negligence (Part Time)

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A busy clinical negligence practice based in Dublin city centre is seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant to provide part-time support to a Senior Counsel.

This role is ideal for a proactive legal secretary who enjoys working in a professional, detail-driven environment and is comfortable handling confidential matters. The position also offers exposure to legal research and evolving legal technologies, including AI-assisted record analysis.
Key Responsibilities
  • Providing high-level administrative and PA support, including inbox management and follow-ups
  • Preparing and managing legal documentation and e‑briefs (including version control)
  • Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
  • Managing court dates and diary entries
  • Preparing fee notes and liaising on invoicing matters
  • Drafting and managing professional correspondence with legal and external stakeholders
  • Assisting with basic legal research tasks when required
  • Engaging with AI tools used for analysing large volumes of medical records (training provided)

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or PA within a legal environment
  • Familiarity with legal terminology; experience in clinical negligence or healthcare-related work is an advantage
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently in a busy practice
  • High standards of discretion and professionalism
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to engage with new legal technologies

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Governance

Focus: Other - Private Practice

Industry: Insurance

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Dublin City Centre

Job Reference: MCYRIX-53F2C32A

Date posted: 20 April 2026

Consultant: Valerie Gilhooly

Phone number: 01 673 0834

valerie.gilhooly@robertwalters.com

Valerie Gilhooly

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