Description:
DAC Beachcroft Dublin is looking to recruit a legal secretary to work within our Injury Risk Team.
If you are interested in working in an energetic and dynamic environment where you will learn new skills and progress, you should apply. Not only do we provide an outstanding client experience, but we work hard at providing a welcoming, encouraging, supportive and inclusive environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation;
- Preparing briefs;
- Creating, amending and formatting legal documents and templates with a high degree of accuracy;
- File management, including electronic filing, scanning, photocopying and archiving;
- Liaising with experts/counsel;
- Arranging meetings/consultations;
- Diary management;
- Assist with expense claims;
- Booking of meeting rooms;
- Occasional reception cover.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience of working as a Legal Secretary is essential;
- Strong dictation experience;
- A minimum of 60 wpm;
- Experience preparing briefs;
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential;
- Excellent administration skills;
- Ability to work on one's own initiative;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Ability to prioritise large workloads;
- Ability to multi-task and work to strict deadlines;
- Team orientated and collaborative with a flexible attitude;
- Professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- A positive and helpful attitude.