Legal Secretary
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Job DescriptionLegal Secretary Location: Wexford Type: Full-time/Permanent Salary: DOE Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a supportive, professional, and well-established Irish law firm? Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Legal Secretary to support their busy Conveyancing and Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, client interaction, and working in a fast-paced legal environment.
About the Role You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors across residential and commercial conveyancing, probate applications, and estate administration. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work closely with clients, financial institutions, and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Preparing contracts, closing documents, probate forms, and legal correspondence Managing conveyancing and probate files from instruction to completion Conducting property searches and submitting Land Registry applications (PRAI / Tailte ireann) Liaising with clients, banks, estate agents, and other solicitors Assisting with mortgage drawdowns, stamping/eStamping, and completion statements Supporting estate administration, including statements of assets and liabilities Audio typing, diary management, billing support, and general legal administration Ensuring compliance with AML, GDPR, and Law Society regulations What Were Looking For Experience as a Legal Secretary in an Irish law firm (conveyancing/probate essential) Strong knowledge of Irish legal procedures and documentation Excellent typing, formatting, and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines with accuracy Professional, client-focused, and confident in handling sensitive information Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management systems an advantage Why Apply?
Join a respected and friendly legal practice Work closely with experienced solicitors and gain exposure to varied legal work Supportive environment with opportunities to develop your skills Stable, long-term role with genuine impact Skills: Probate Conveyancing Legal Secretary TPBN1_IJ