Experienced Legal Secretary (Healthcare Department), VAC-11880
Company Overview:
Our client is a prominent legal practice located in Dublin, renowned for providing exceptional legal services in the healthcare sector. They are dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, ensuring that their team has the resources and opportunities to excel. Applicants are aware that this is a hybrid job; they must be willing to commute into the central Dublin 2 office location three days a week.
About the Job:
This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Healthcare Department, primarily assisting partners and solicitors. The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience and possess excellent organisational skills, ability to type 60 WPM and document preparation abilities, as well as, a thorough understanding of legal procedures and terminology. Applicants are aware that this is a hybrid job; they must be willing to commute into the central Dublin 2 office location three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide secretarial support as required.
- Edit and proofread legal documents.
- Maintain the calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings.
- Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings.
- Organise and update all legal documents.
- Ensure court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
- Answer emails and phone calls, redirecting calls when necessary.
- Prepare various legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience with health law (desirable).
- In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum typing speed of 60 WPM.
- Applicants are aware that this is a hybrid job; they must be willing to commute into the central Dublin 2 office location three days a week.
Reasons to Apply:
- Competitive salary.
- If you have the necessary experience the discretionary conveyancing fee support when purchasing a residential property would be an excellent support for first-time buyers.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid work model providing work-life balance working x3 days in a central Dublin office with easy access to public transport.
Application Process:
If you are a detail-oriented and experienced legal secretary with a strong background in the healthcare sector/health law/medical law, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Hall Recruitment Information:
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Non-EEA Applicants eligible to apply: STAMP 1/1G/4
We kindly inform Non-EEA applicants that we can only consider your application if you are currently living in Ireland within a commutable distance to the office location, hold a Stamp 1/1G/4 visa, and have been living and working in Ireland for the past 5 years. If you possess any other work visa, such as a Stamp 2, unfortunately, you are not eligible for this role and your application will not be considered.