Fagan Killeen Solicitors located at Mountjoy Sq., Dublin 1 are looking for candidates to fill the following positions:
Office Administrator
The successful candidates will work closely with the solicitors in a busy practice. The successful persons must be able to prioritise, multitask and provide efficient administration and secretarial support.
Office Administrator - areas of responsibility:
1. Point of contact for the firm;
2. Filing, updating of legal files;
3. Managing of company email account;
4. Office management and administrative support;
5. Various administrative duties for the legal team;
6. Assisting with driving improvements in the legal services provided by the firm;
7. Managing of Key Performance Indicators.
Key attributes:
1. Very strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team;
2. Be willing to help and support colleagues;
3. Confidential comportment required at all times;
4. Must demonstrate flexibility in order to meet the business needs;
5. Exceptional attention to detail, high organisational skills;
6. An interest in legal transactions;
7. A keen eye for accuracy with a high level of attention to detail;
8. Ability to work well under pressure and learn quickly;
9. Ability to meet tight deadlines/targets and show initiative;
10. Filing and ensuring that files are fully up to date;
The position offers the candidate scope for growth within the firm and some flexibility.
Legal Secretary/Executive - areas of responsibility:
Provide assistance and be willing to help and support the solicitors in Fagan Killeen. Familiarity with conveyancing, litigation and probate work including but not limited to:
1. Preparing contracts for sale, correspondence, pre-contract enquiries, undertakings, objections and requisitions on title and closing documents;
2. Liaising with banks, solicitors, managing agents, management companies and county councils;
3. Liaising with Counsel and compiling briefs for court applications and cases;
4. Preparing pleadings and other court documentation;
5. Assisting with SA.2 Probate forms.
Key attributes:
1. Minimum of two years’ experience in a legal environment;
2. A fee-earning role and familiarity and responsibility to manage time;
3. Previous experience with a practice management system;
4. Very strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team;
5. Be willing to help and support colleagues;
6. Confidential comportment required at all times;
7. Must demonstrate flexibility in order to meet the business needs;
8. Exceptional attention to detail, high organisational skills;
9. An interest in legal transactions;
10. A keen eye for accuracy with a high level of attention to detail;
11. Ability to work well under pressure and learn quickly;
12. Ability to meet tight deadlines/targets and show initiative;
13. Filing and ensuring that files are fully up to date;
14. Third level qualification in a legal (preferable but not essential) discipline;
The position offers the candidate scope for growth within the firm and some flexibility.
Remuneration commensurate with sector and experience.
Please provide a cover note with your CV setting out the position you wish to apply for and what attributes you possess to demonstrate how you would make a success of this position along with your remuneration expectations. If interested, please email ronan@killeensolrs.ie with your CV and covering letter.
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