Leah Hanley
Dublin,Leinster
Summary
Detail-oriented legal and administrative professional with hands-on experience supporting solicitors, managing reception duties, and processing sensitive banking and legal records. Strong communicator with a proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism. Motivated to contribute to a high-performing legal or administrative team and continue developing within the profession.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Career break / International travel
International Travel
-, -
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Undertook extended international travel
- Developed adaptability, independence, and planning skills
Legal Secretary
McGrath Mullan LLP
Dublin, Leinster
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided legal secretarial and administrative support in a busy legal practice,
- Managed front-desk reception duties, including greeting clients and handling walk-in queries
- Answered and transferred high volumes of telephone calls, took detailed messages, and ensured clear communication between clients and solicitors
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including registered and tracked post
- Carefully accepted, logged, and distributed original documentary evidence to the correct file handlers
- Prepared court books and legal bundles for hearings
- Assisted with administrative tasks including email correspondence, payment processing, petty cash tracking, and banking lodgements
- Maintained strict confidentiality and accuracy in all aspects of file and client management
DATA RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR ( TEMPORARY)
Ulster Bank
Dublin
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Processed and reviewed high volumes of financial and account records in line with internal banking procedures
- Identified and verified account information using internal systems
- Applied correct classification and reference codes to files for accurate record management and secure archiving
- Updated internal systems with validated account details and file statuses
- Ensured all records were processed accurately and in compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Maintained a high level of attention to detail while meeting daily processing targets
- Worked efficiently as part of a large team in a fast-paced, regulated banking environment
Service Coordinator
MB Energy Service
Dublin, Leinster
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated appointments and schedules for service engineers
- Handled a high volume of inbound and outbound customer calls
- Logged service requests and updates accurately on internal systems
- Provided clear and professional customer support
- Liaised between customers and engineers to ensure smooth service delivery
- Maintained organised records in a fast-paced environment
Education
Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate
Tallaght Community School
Dublin, Leinster 08/2015 - 05/2021
Skills
Legal & Office Administration
File Support
Time Management & Organisation
Attention to Detail & Confidentiality
Client Communication & Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Data Entry & Record Management
Scheduling & Diary Management
Websites
Affiliations
- Small Group Leader, Online Women’s Bible Study
Timeline
Career break / International travel
International Travel
10.2024 - 11.2025
Legal Secretary
McGrath Mullan LLP
03.2024 - 09.2024
DATA RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR ( TEMPORARY)
Ulster Bank
05.2023 - 01.2024
Service Coordinator
MB Energy Service
08.2021 - 05.2023
Leaving Certificate - Leaving Certificate
Tallaght Community School
08/2015 - 05/2021