Legal Assistant/Clerical Support
Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors LLP is the largest law firm in Kerry. It is an award-winning, well-established firm employing over 40 staff in Listowel, and due to continued growth it is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant/Clerical Officer for its very busy office.
This is a permanent fulltime role and is on-site.
Role description:
- Support solicitors, manage own workload and prioritise work
- Respond, on own initiative, to general queries and requests for information/assistance
- Open new files, manage communications and post, task lists and case progression in Case Management System
- Office administration duties – post, scanning, reception cover
- Assist with taking instructions from new clients
- Provide backup assistance to any other area of the firm when necessary
Training will be provided.
The ideal candidate must have:
- Strong time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- The ability to work in a high-volume business and to respond to changing environments
- The ability to multi-task, be highly motivated, positive and flexible
- Excellent telephone and organisational skills with an attention to detail and accuracy
- Good IT skills and proficient knowledge of all Microsoft applications
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Prior office/law firm experience is not essential
Immediate Start
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €27,500.00 per year
Application question(s):
- This job is based in office in Listowel. Are you able to attend the office for interview and work?
Work Location: In person