Location:Dublin
Job Length:Permanent
Date:17/01/2025
Charltons Solicitors, a busy practice based in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, are seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Executive to join their team.
Duties include:
- Assisting two Senior Family Law Solicitors with other team members of the family law department. Answering telephones and dealing with client queries.
- Opening and maintaining client files, to include photocopying, scanning and all filing (paper and electronically).
- Closing client files when completed.
- Monitoring, distribution and filing of emails.
- Scanning and distribution of post.
- Creating and editing correspondence.
- Creating and editing legal documents (for court including Affidavits, Motions, Vouching and pleadings) under supervision.
- Preparing Briefs for Counsel.
- Meeting and greeting clients.
- Attending Court office to file documents.
- Accompanying Partner to court if required.
- Banking, post office and registered post.
- Other ad hoc duties that may arise.
Requirements:
- The candidate should have a positive, helpful, cheerful and can-do attitude.
- Be able to blend well with existing team.
- A good fit for us is essential.
- Strong MS Office and computer skills.
- Experience with Legal Evolve (Documatics) Case Management would be helpful but not essential.
- Excellent telephone manner with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative and work within a team.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Strong attention to detail.
This position is full time but shorter hours would be considered for a suitable candidate.
If you wish to apply please email a CV and cover letter to info@charltons.ie
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