Job Description
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr