Legal Administrative Assistant

Dublin 4 Firm

Essential Job Functions:

Provide legal administrative support to assigned solicitors (Member, Associate, Of Counsel, Solicitor).
Type letters, memos and reports as required.
Enter conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients and opening of new matters.
Complete and submit check request forms when filing motions, etc.
Electronically file motions (when applicable) with the appropriate court system(s).
Provide documentation, as required, to clients and opposing Counsel.
Answer all incoming phone calls and manage inquiries, unless otherwise directed.
Maintain an appropriate filing system for all solicitor and client work.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the litigation team and office manager.

Minimum Requirements:

Prior experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Secretary (3 to 5 years preferred) in litigation.
Excellent computer skills utilising MS Word, Excel and Outlook and related software applications.
Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
Excellent prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload for multiple people.
Ability to exercise good judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients and guests of the firm.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
You are a team player.