Legal Executive

The Role My client, a reputable and long-standing legal firm in Portlaoise is looking to hire a skilled and experienced Legal Executive to become a valued member of their dynamic team.

This is a full-time, permanent role that offers a truly rewarding career path with clear opportunities for advancement.

From the outset, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities, independently managing files and collaborating closely with solicitors across a wide variety of legal matters.

This position provides excellent scope for professional development, with the potential to broaden your role and progress into a more senior, client-facing capacity over time.

Tasks & Duties Managing legal files with minimal supervision, taking ownership of cases and workflow.

Preparing and drafting legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard.

Handling dictation, document production, and file management.

Providing end-to-end support in areas such as conveyancing and probate.

Liaising confidently with clients, financial institutions, and third parties, both in writing and verbally.

Coordinating with courts, external agencies, and internal teams to ensure case progression.

Exercising strong judgment and initiative in progressing legal work and solving problems.

Supporting solicitors in both legal and operational matters, acting as a trusted right-hand.

Actively contributing to the efficient running of the practice through general office duties when required.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications A minimum of 4 years' experience in a busy legal office, ideally in a client-facing or executive-level support role Solid background in conveyancing and probate preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail Confident working independently and managing competing priorities Proficiency in dictation and document preparation Strong organisational skills and the ability to take initiative without being micromanaged Currently residing within a commutable distance to Portlaoise, with full legal working rights in Ireland.

For further information please contact Sabrina Carroll on Skills: legal executive administration dictation file management drafting correspondence client management conveyancing

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