Philip Lee LLP is a prestigious full-service law firm headquartered in Dublin. We are now recruiting a Legal Secretary to join our Projects and Construction team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work at a rapidly growing firm known for its high-calibre work, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development.
The Firm
Philip Lee LLP is one of Ireland’s leading commercial law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London and New York. The firm has built a team of top tier lawyers who can advise on every aspect of business, both in Ireland and internationally. The firm acts for companies across all industry sectors and the lawyers at the firm are recognised for their ability to work through complex challenges and provide innovative solutions. Philip Lee LLP is the sole Irish member of Multilaw, a consortium network of over 10,000 lawyers in 100 countries worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to the team.
- Manage the end-to-end file lifecycle using the firm’s legal case management system.
- File management – importing guidelines, accessing documents, sending demand letters, and making sure files remain updated.
- Prepare materials and information for internal and external meetings.
- Client billing – coordinating the team’s monthly billing process, ensuring invoices are issued on time and accurately.
- Diary management – making sure schedules are organised correctly and there are no conflicts with diaries.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand and respond to their requirements.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Ensure accuracy and speed in document production, coordinating with document specialists when required.
- Manage travel arrangements and detailed itineraries.
- Process time records and expense reports; and
- Greet and liaise with clients and business visitors in a professional manner.
Candidate Profile
- 3–5+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a projects and construction environment.
- Experience managing a portfolio of senior stakeholders within the legal field.
- Experience using iManage or another case management system.
- Experience using a billing platform (KeyHouse or other).
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work in the strictest level of confidentiality.
- Superb communication skills in both verbal and written format.
- Time management skills that allow you to coordinate multiple competing tasks.
- A positive, can-do approach to work, even in challenging situations.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team. The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive culture with a genuine focus on professional development and progression.
Benefits
At Philip Lee LLP we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment in which all of our people feel valued and can enjoy doing what they love, working together to provide a first-class service to our clients.
Some of our employee initiatives include:
- Philip Lee Sports Teams (e.g. soccer, tag rugby);
- Participation in firm committees (Social, Wellness, Green, Pride, CSR, Pro Bono, and D&I);
- On-site gym, subsidised fitness, and yoga classes;
- Regular social events and team-building activities;
- Mindfulness and wellbeing talks; and
- A positive, can-do approach to work, even in challenging situations.
Please submit your CV in confidence to [email protected].
