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;
* 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 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:
* 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
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.
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