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Fagan Killeen LLP, Solicitors located at Mountjoy Sq., Dublin 1 are looking for a candidate to fill the following position of Legal Secretary/Executive. The successful candidates will work closely with the solicitors in a busy practice. The successful persons must be able to prioritise, multitask and provide efficient administration and secretarial support.

Legal Secretary/Executive role:

- Provide assistance and be willing to help and support the solicitors in Fagan Killeen. Familiarity with conveyancing, litigation and probate work including but not limited to:

- Preparing contracts for sale, correspondence, pre-contract enquiries, undertakings, objections and requisitions on title and closing documents;

- Liaising with banks, solicitors, managing agents, management companies and county councils;

- Liaising with Counsel and compiling briefs for court applications and cases;

- Preparing pleadings and other court documentation;

- Assisting with SA.2 probate forms.

Key attributes:

- Minimum of two years’ experience in a legal environment.

- A fee-earning role and familiarity and responsibility to manage time;

- Excellent IT/administrative skills;

- Previous experience with a practice management system;

- Very strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team;

- Be willing to help and support colleagues;

- Confidential comportment required at all times;

- Must demonstrate flexibility in order to meet the business needs;

- Exceptional attention to detail, high organisational skills;

- An interest in legal transactions;

- A keen eye for accuracy with a high level of attention to detail;

- Ability to work well under pressure and learn quickly;

- Ability to meet tight deadlines/targets and show initiative;

- Filing and ensuring that files are fully up to date;

- Proactive in developing client relationships;

- Third level qualification in a legal (preferable but not essential) discipline.

The position offers the candidate scope for growth within the firm and some flexibility. Remuneration commensurate with sector and experience.

Please provide a cover note with your CV to: ronan.killeen@fagankilleen.ie setting out the position you wish to apply for and what attributes you possess to demonstrate how you would make a success of this position along with your remuneration expectations. 

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