Junior Legal Secretary.

Red Chair Recruitment is currently seeking a Junior Legal Secretary to join our client’s busy and well-established legal practice in Tralee, County Kerry. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented graduate who has completed a recognised Legal Secretary course and is looking to begin their career within the legal profession.

Working closely with solicitors and the wider legal team, the successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support while gaining valuable experience across the day-to-day operations of a busy legal practice. The ideal candidate will be professional, reliable, highly organised, and comfortable working in a confidential environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and the wider legal team.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Manage incoming emails, telephone calls, and general client enquiries in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with the preparation and formatting of legal documents and correspondence.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in line with office procedures and professional requirements.
• Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts, and other external parties.
• Assist with general office administration and other duties as required.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines in a busy office environment.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client and legal information.

Essential Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognised Legal Secretary course is essential.
• Advanced IT skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional, discreet, and confidential approach to handling information.

Salary

A competitive salary based on experience is offered for this position. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Legal Secretary to gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career within a professional legal environment.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please email your CV directly to [email protected].