Legal Secretary (Healthcare)

at  Walters People

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary (Healthcare) to join their growing Healthcare team based in Cork. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive environment that values world-class talent. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Healthcare team, with responsibilities ranging from digital audio typing to court administration. This role offers hybrid working, allowing for a balance between office-based and remote work.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The ideal candidate for this position will bring proven experience in a similar role along with knowledge of Court systems. Experience in a fast-paced office environment is essential, while a medical background would be advantageous. Key skills required include excellent attention to detail, strong IT capabilities, exceptional people skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple activities simultaneously while working independently.

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (Healthcare) with knowledge of Court systems and ways of working
• Experience of working in a fast-paced office environment
• Medical background would be advantageous but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT and systems capability
• Strong people skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple activities at one time
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage time efficiently

What sets this company apart:
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equality. They are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing world-class talent. Their focus on employee wellbeing is evident through initiatives such as healthy eating webinars, support for employees walking or cycling to work and respect for work-life balance. They have been recognised as leaders in workplace wellbeing by IBEC, earning the KeepWell Mark and being listed in Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies 2021.
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary (Healthcare) to join their growing Healthcare team based in Cork. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive environment that values world-class talent ..

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Legal Secretary (Healthcare) in our clients Healthcare team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the team’s operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing comprehensive secretarial support, managing documents, handling court administration tasks and maintaining client files. You will also be expected to perform various administrative duties and adapt to additional responsibilities as they arise. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Provide full general secretarial support including digital audio typing
• Handle court administration tasks such as preparation of court documents, pleadings and briefs; liaising with Counsel
• Manage documents effectively
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, answering the phone, making appointments and liaising with clients
• Maintain client files by opening, closing and updating them as necessary
• Take on other duties as may arise depending on the workload across the Cork office

The ideal candidate for this position will bring proven experience in a similar role along with knowledge of Court systems. Experience in a fast-paced office environment is essential, while a medical background would be advantageous. Key skills required include excellent attention to detail, strong IT capabilities, exceptional people skills and the ability to work collaboratively. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple activities simultaneously while working independently.

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (Healthcare) with knowledge of Court systems and ways of working
• Experience of working in a fast-paced office environment
• Medical background would be advantageous but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT and systems capability
• Strong people skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple activities at one time
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage time efficientl