Patrick J. Sweeney Solicitors are a firm specialising in immigration and human rights law based in Letterkenny, County Donegal. We are opening a second office in Dublin 7, beside the Four Courts.
We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Dublin Office. The job will involve a strong emphasis on asylum and immigration law and judicial review arising from the foregoing areas of practice.
The role of Legal Assistant will include assisting with client interactions and front-office tasks. You’ll play a key role in both legal and client service functions, assisting with case-related work while also contributing to front-office responsibilities, helping maintain smooth communication and a professional office environment. Fluency in Arabic or Russian, or preferably both, would be of huge benefit in this regard.
Duties will include:
1. Attending court applications
2. Drafting and reviewing documents
3. Client-facing duties
4. File management
Key Requirements:
1. Legal experience is an advantage but not essential
2. An educational background in law
3. Strong communication skills, both written and oral
4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
5. Good attention to detail
6. High level of computer literacy
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
8. Ability to work under pressure
The role is available immediately, and for the right candidate, after a trial period, the firm would consider progressing the relationship to a formal training contract.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €23,000.00-€25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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