Most commonly reported Work Activities

• Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
• Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Documenting/Recording Information Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organisation Communicating with people outside the organisation, representing the organisation to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorising, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

The Work

-Knowledge and practice in  company formations

-Executive board and shareholder meetings

-Company shares and reviews.

-Liaise directly with clients, manage various projects

-Work in a team structure

-Be responsible for ensuring the company or organisation operates within the law in relation to financial and legal practices.

• Providing comprehensive legal and administrative support and guidance to the board of directors.

• Advising on effective decision-making, legal and regulatory matters and risk management.

• Developing and managing strategies to ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.

• Liaising with board of directors, staff, customers, suppliers, media, auditors, lawyers and tax advisers.

• Executing important documentation on behalf of the company.

• Leading on issues essential to business performance such as negotiation of contracts, finance, accounting, insurance and property.

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
• Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Receive and place telephone calls.
• Schedule and make appointments.
• Organise and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
• Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
• Draft and type office memos.
• Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
• Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.

Further Information

• Company Secretary - from: N.C.S. [UK]
• Company Secretary - from: GradIreland

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Training can help you progress and there are many Further education, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, Law, and management to support you in your path to develop in your career.

Training & Development Pathways

FET Centre Traineeship: Business Admin, Customer service, and Management in centres around Ireland NFQ Level 5-6 Search FET Courses

FET PLC Courses: Business Administration, Management, Law, Commerce, and Accounting courses around Ireland at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET PLC Courses

Apprenticeship: Accounting, Financial services, Lean Sigma, Apprenticeships NFQ level 6-9 Search Apprenticeships

Higher Education CAO Entry: Business, Commerce, Law, Accounts & Finance NFQ Level 6-8 courses Search CAO courses

Postgraduate Study Options Business, Accounts, Management, Financial & legal advice and compliance NFQ level 9

Professional Development 

International Financial Services Skillnet Network 

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)

Financial Services Union

The 30% club: Growth Through Diversity 

Last Updated: April, 2023

Salary Range (thousands per year)* €30k - €140k

Salaries vary by employer, role, duties, location, and experience.

Data Source(s):
Sigmar / CPL / Morgan McKinley/ Lincoln / Azon

Last Updated: July, 2024

* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).

The five-year annual average growth for this occupation was strong; this is in part related to changes in the LFS methodology in 2017, although employment levels have also been increasing annually since then. Over 700 new employment permits were issued in 2021 for roles including risk/business analysts and project managers.

The ICT sector accounted for over a third of permits issued, although the numbers employed in this occupation in the ICT sector are small. The number of advertised vacancies in the OVATE data increased by 39%, albeit from a small base. While no shortages are evident, the skills in demand as highlighted by the Spotlight on Skills data in the introduction above (e.g. relationship management, critical thinking etc) would be of relevance for these occupations.

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