The Opportunity
We have been engaged by a Global Law Firm who are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join their Corporate Department in Dublin City Centre.
Previous experience in a Professional Services environment & previous billing experience is essential.
Responsibilities
- Works as part of the team to provide general secretarial and administration to the Group.
- Assists the team in providing fee earners with effective and high-quality secretarial support, enabling them to focus on providing the best legal services to clients.
- Undertakes all aspects of the role using the most appropriate tools and resources for the task to meet deadlines.
- Ensures clear and concise record keeping relating to tasks undertaken and correct filing of tasks and supporting materials (i.e. email instructions/discussions).
- Follows team processes and procedures when undertaking tasks.
- Collaborates with team members on hub processes, procedures and solutions.
- Responds flexibly and appropriately to fee earner requirements/needs.
- Actively participates in team meetings.
- Demonstrates flexibility and proactively contributes to the team's success by actively seeking to improve working processes.
- Communicates problems promptly to Team Coordinator (or Senior Secretary).
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role as a Legal Secretary in a Professional Services Environment beneficial.
- Previous billing experience is essential.
- IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Lync - Skype for Business.
- Excellent diary & document management.
- Excellent telephone manner.