Pitman Training Career Plan Q & A Series
Looking to become a legal secretary in Cork? The market for legal secretaries, executives, and receptionists continues to be strong across Cork city and county. These roles offer dynamic career paths in fast-paced legal environments where self-motivation and initiative are paramount.
The role demands mastery of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook – plus swift typing capabilities. Top-notch business communication, organisation and admin skills are vital. Knowledge of Irish Law basics and legal terminology gives candidates a competitive edge.
Let’s explore the important questions about launching your career as a legal secretary in Cork and help you chart your professional path.
Q: What qualifications do you need?
A: A university degree isn’t mandatory, but foundation qualifications like a Diploma are preferred. Cork-based programmes such as the Legal Receptionist Diploma, Legal Secretary Diploma, or Advanced Legal Secretarial Diploma from Pitman Training carry strong industry recognition across Ireland, boasting impressive graduate employment rates.
Q: What types of salaries could you expect?
A: Cork-based legal secretaries earn around €34,000 annually on average1. This figure climbs substantially with experience and specialist expertise in areas like Wills and Probate, Family Law, Civil Litigation or Conveyancing.
Q: What does the daily routine include?
A: No two days mirror each other; however, a significant portion involves preparing legal documents through copy or audio typing – from wills and contracts to leases and court papers, varying by department. In solicitors’ offices, legal secretaries might accompany solicitors to court sessions or police stations. The role encompasses diary management, client communications and general admin tasks.
Q: What is the Cork jobs market currently like for Legal Secretarial jobs?
A: The Cork and Munster region shows robust demand. Recent job listings include positions in Probate & Conveyancing, general legal secretary roles, and specialist positions regularly featured on the Law Society of Ireland website. The market for skilled legal office staff remains consistently strong.
Q: Is work experience or an internship a good idea?
A: For those new to office environments, securing work experience or an internship at a legal office proves invaluable. Combining hands-on experience with formal qualifications maximises your employment prospects. Most positions require a minimum of one year of experience.
Pitman Training regularly receives requests from businesses seeking specialist secretarial students and graduates for work experience and permanent positions. For career guidance in these areas, visiting your local Pitman Training centre marks an excellent first step.
We provide over 400 flexible learning options in Cork, spanning full and part-time courses. Our programme range covers IT, Technical training, Programming, Web Design, Management, Digital Marketing, Accounting, Event Management, Medical Secretarial and Legal Secretary training. Connect with us today to find out more!
- Average gathered from Glassdoor.ie, ie.Indeed.com, ie.Talent.com ↩︎
