Legal Executive

The Role

My client, a reputable and long-standing legal firm in Portlaoise is looking to hire a skilled and experienced Legal Executive to become a valued member of their dynamic team. This is a full-time, permanent role that offers a truly rewarding career path with clear opportunities for advancement.

From the outset, you’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, independently managing files and collaborating closely with solicitors across a wide variety of legal matters. This position provides excellent scope for professional development, with the potential to broaden your role and progress into a more senior, client-facing capacity over time.

• Managing legal files with minimal supervision, taking ownership of cases and workflow.
• Preparing and drafting legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard.
• Handling dictation, document production, and file management.
• Providing end-to-end support in areas such as conveyancing and probate.
• Liaising confidently with clients, financial institutions, and third parties, both in writing and verbally.
• Coordinating with courts, external agencies, and internal teams to ensure case progression.
• Exercising strong judgment and initiative in progressing legal work and solving problems.
• Supporting solicitors in both legal and operational matters, acting as a trusted right-hand.
• Actively contributing to the efficient running of the practice through general office duties when required.

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a busy legal office, ideally in a client-facing or executive-level support role
• Solid background in conveyancing and probate preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Confident working independently and managing competing priorities
• Proficiency in dictation and document preparation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to take initiative without being micromanaged
• Currently residing within a commutable distance to Portlaoise, with full legal working rights in Ireland.

For further information please contact Sabrina Carroll on 086 127 5159