Doherty Solicitors is a trusted legal advisor located in Galway, providing tailored solutions to clients' legal challenges for over 30 years. Offering expert advice in real estate, finance, corporate law, dispute resolution and private client services, the team at doherty solicitors is committed to supporting a collaborative, diverse and inclusive workspace.
Role description:
Doherty Solicitors are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their team commencing June 2024. The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a broad spectrum of secretarial duties, primarily related to property transactions. The candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in microsoft office applications and should have effective time managements and organisational skills.
For the right candidate this role offers an opportunity to join Doherty Solicitors team in a collaborative, inclusive workspace in the centre of Galway city. Experience in a legal office is essential to this role. Experience working on a broad range of property transactions will be highly beneficial. Knowledge in the areas of dispute resolution and private client (probate) work is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative functions in keeping files up-to-date;
- Preparing/formatting documents in presentable manner;
- Picking up dictation from fee earners and issuing correspondence/preparing or collating enclosures;
- Issuing invoices and liaising with accounts to record payment;
- Assisting with copying, scanning, emailing and note-taking;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/attributes:
- Strong organisational and communication skills;
- Phone etiquette and client service skills;
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively;
- Self-starter Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.);
- Confident in using document management systems (Practice Evolve or other).
To learn more please contact Doherty Solicitors or request a call back from the hiring solicitor at careers@dohertysolicitors.com