Laois Today: JOB VACANCY: Thomasina Connell & Co Solicitors seeking to hire Legal Secretary

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Thomasina Connell & Co. Solicitors currently have a vacancy for an experienced Full-Time Legal Secretary/P.A.

This is a challenging and responsible position in a progressive and growing legal practice. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Principal Solicitor

The Role:

Managing a high volume and fast-moving workload mainly Personal Injury/Family Law litigation files;
Accurate file management skills, amending/proofing documents, preparation of correspondence;
Assisting Principal Solicitor in progressing files.
Preparing briefs to Counsel, drafting legal documents;
Liaising with Clients by email and over the telephone;
Diary Management

The Candidate:

Needs to be reliable, flexible, efficient and a good communicator.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, pref. in a legal practice.
Highly motivated individual with good attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to take on and complete tasks within agreed timescales.
Positive attitude essential.
Proven ability/track record to take on responsibility and act on own initiative.
Highly Professional – committed to excellence in approach to work.
Excellent use of Microsoft Office esp. Word/Outlook.
Capacity to communicate effectively, in particular writing and on phone.
Appreciate of the sensitive nature of the information that the post holder will be privy to and the need for absolute discretion and trust.
Have the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with fellow team members and clients.