Catherine Smyth
Killycramph, Cootehill, Co. Cavan
Summary
Legal Secretary effective at taking on large and small tasks with little guidance or outside help. Successfully applies excellent time management skills and expert knowledge of legal procedures. Organised and adept at managing multiple high priority tasks. Expert in preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions and subpoenas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Legal Secretary
Aisling Hayes & Co. Solicitors
46 Market Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland
2021.04 - Current
- Deal with Conveyancing, Probate, Family Law & Litigation matters.
- Record and monitor court appearance dates.
- Maintain master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
- Photocopy all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Process and distribute invoices to bill clients.
- Maintain office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders.
- Mail and arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Open new client files and new matters in Leap & Thread Legal Software packages
- Receive and disburse all incoming post.
- Draft and type grammatically correct office memos.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and telephone conferences.
- Act as liaison between clients, vendors, solicitors and barristers.
- Electronically file documents within Thread and Leap legal software package.
- Process summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Assist in maintaining department solicitor personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
- Compose and revise legal documents, including letters, depositions and court documents.
- Assist in preparation of engagement letters.
- Proof documents and submit to solicitors for review.
Legal Secretary
O'Sullivan Murtagh Solicitors
46 O'Neill Street, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
2012.01 - 2023.08
- Deal with Conveyancing, Probate, Family Law & Litigation matters.
- Record and monitor court appearance dates.
- Maintain master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
- Photocopy all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Process and distribute invoices to bill clients.
- Maintain office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders.
- Mail and arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Open new client files and new matters in Leap & Thread Legal Software packages
- Receive and disburse all incoming post.
- Draft and type grammatically correct office memos.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and telephone conferences.
- Act as liaison between clients, vendors, solicitors and barristers.
- Electronically file documents within Thread and Leap legal software package.
- Process summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Assist in maintaining department solicitor personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
- Compose and revise legal documents, including letters, depositions and court documents.
- Assist in preparation of engagement letters.
- Proof documents and submitt to solicitors for review.
Legal Secretary
O'Reilly Solicitors
Market Street, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland
2007.02 - 2010.12
- Deal with Conveyancing, Probate, Family Law & Litigation matters.
- Record and monitor court appearance dates.
- Maintain master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
- Photocopy all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Process and distribute invoices to bill clients.
- Maintain office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders.
- Mail and arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Open new client files and new matters in Leap & Thread Legal Software packages
- Receive and disburse all incoming post.
- Draft and type grammatically correct office memos.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and telephone conferences.
- Act as liaison between clients, vendors, solicitors and barristers.
- Electronically file documents within Thread and Leap legal software package.
- Process summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Assist in maintaining department solicitor personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
- Compose and revise legal documents, including letters, depositions and court documents.
- Assist in preparation of engagement letters.
- Proof documents and submitt to solicitors for review.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Professional Legal Studies
Independent College
Dublin 2023.10 -
NVQ Level 3 - Reception Secretarial Studies
Cavan Institute of Further Studies
Cavan Town2000
Leaving Certificate -
St. Aidan's Comprehensive School
Cootehill, Co. Cavan 1999
Skills
- Word processing
- Exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of Conveyancing, Probate, Family Law, Litigation practice & Ward of Court Applications
- Dictaphone Typing 60 WPM
- Excellent Telephone Manner
- Reception skills
- Knowledge of Legal Software packages- Thread & Leap
Timeline
Higher National Diploma - Professional Legal Studies
Independent College
2023.10 -
Legal Secretary
Aisling Hayes & Co. Solicitors
2021.04 - Current
Legal Secretary
O'Sullivan Murtagh Solicitors
2012.01 - 2023.08
Legal Secretary
O'Reilly Solicitors
2007.02 - 2010.12
NVQ Level 3 - Reception Secretarial Studies
Cavan Institute of Further Studies
Leaving Certificate -
St. Aidan's Comprehensive School