Litigation Legal Secretary

Litigation Legal Secretary

Description:
We are hiring on behalf of our client, a long-established and respected Irish law firm, who are seeking to recruit a Litigation Legal Secretary to join their busy general litigation team in Wicklow. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a litigation partner with a strong reputation in complex, high-value contentious matters.

The team handles a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, professional and medical negligence, and commercial litigation. The role is full-time in-office, though a hybrid arrangement (1 day WFH) may be considered for the right candidate. The preference is for someone happy to be based predominantly on-site and part of a close-knit, high-performing team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Support a highly respected litigation partner on varied and complex matters

2. Be part of a busy general litigation team with a long-standing reputation

3. Full-time in-office role 

The Role:
• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a senior litigation partner
• Prepare and format legal documents, briefs, court filings, and correspondence
• Liaise with clients, barristers, courts, and external stakeholders
• Manage case files, court deadlines, and diary scheduling
• Assist with file preparation, court bundles, and general case progression

The Person:
• 1+ year of experience in a legal secretary or legal admin role, ideally within litigation
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced legal environment
• Professional and discreet approach with client-facing communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal document systems

The Rewards:
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Join a well-established, reputable law firm with strong values
• Wicklow-based role with 1-day WFH flexibility considered
• Work closely with a senior partner in a supportive, friendly office environment

Next Steps:

To apply for this Litigation Legal Secretary job, contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.