Legal Executive / Secretary – Litigation & Property

About the role

We are a boutique law firm in Dublin 2 looking for an experienced Legal Executive or Legal Secretary to support our busy litigation and property practice. The successful candidate will provide both legal and administrative assistance in a fast‑paced, friendly office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support solicitors and fee earners across litigation and property matters.
• Prepare, format, amend and proofread legal documents, pleadings, contracts and correspondence.
• Manage files from opening through to completion, tracking deadlines and key dates.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, barristers’ clerks, banks, estate agents and other stakeholders.
• Maintain diaries, court dates, limitation dates and completion schedules.
• Assist in preparing briefs, books of pleadings, discovery and other litigation materials.
• Support conveyancing and property transactions, including contracts, requisitions, searches and post‑completion tasks.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and client queries professionally.
• Maintain electronic and hard‑copy files in line with office procedures.
• Assist with billing, file management and general office administration.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Executive, Legal Secretary or similar legal support role.
• Experience supporting litigation and/or property files.
• Good understanding of litigation processes, court documentation and deadlines.
• Familiarity with conveyancing procedures is a strong advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality and client care.

Required skills