Legal Administrator
Dublin 2 Firm
Profile
Our client is inviting applications ideally with experience in the corporate practice of a large law firm.
The role will be within the firm’s growing corporate team on a full-time basis in its Dublin office. The successful candidate will be a solution driven problem solver with a strong work ethic and drive to gain great legal experience. The firm has an excellent reputation as an employer with a strong sense of teamwork and fair play. Remuneration is competitive.
The role will include work in the following areas:
- Assisting solicitors and partners with day to day activities, to include file management, scanning, circulating and filing post/deliveries;
- Managing documentation flow;
- Documentation preparation;
- Liaising with directors and clients in relation to documentation execution;
- Attending Board meetings and taking accurate detailed minutes;
- Drafting of client correspondence;
- Arranging for documentation to be notarised and apostilled;
- Drafting corporate approvals;
- Processing documentation mark ups;
- File management;
- Responding to all communication and queries as they arise;
- Collating reports to keep clients informed;
- Preparation of document bible post completion;
- Assisting with the billing and funds processes; and
- Client engagement and AML processes.
The successful candidate must be/have:
- Approximately 1-2 years' experience working in a medium or large firm in a busy Administration role (not necessarily in a Legal Firm);
- Excellent MS Office skills and attention to detail;
- The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team;
- A strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude;
- An excellent academic background and references;
- Relevant experience in and a strong knowledge of all of the above practice areas;
- A collegiate, friendly and positive outlook;
- A practical and commercial understanding of commercial clients’ needs;
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a busy workload whilst meeting deadlines;
- Ambitious, positive, team-orientated and a self-starter;
- Team focused with the willingness and ability to support colleagues;
- Eager to work with ambitious and highly capable professionals and you are excited to become involved in developing the firm’s future;
- Excellent legal research, drafting and presentation skills;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Our ‘Compensation and Benefits’ offer our staff, reward and recognition for their contribution and the expertise they contribute enabling our future growth:
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus scheme
- Contribution to gym membership
- VHI medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- 20 days’ annual leave
- Financial and study support for professional qualifications]
- Pension scheme
- Employee referral bonus
- Death in service
- Tax saver commuter tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Good Friday – closed
- Business casual dress code
Continuous professional, legal and personal education
This is an excellent opportunity for you if you enjoy this type of role and would like to work in a busy, growing, and supportive company.