McDowell Purcell is one of Ireland’s leading law firms with 150 staff. The firm has extensive expertise in the areas of Banking and Finance, Employment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Commercial Property, Renewable Energy, Data Protection, Planning and Environment, Private Client, Procurement, Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Professional Regulatory and Administrative Law.
Due to the continued growth of the firm, we have an immediate vacancy for a Legal Secretary in ...
McDowell Purcell is one of Ireland’s leading law firms with 150 staff. The firm has extensive expertise in the areas of Banking and Finance, Employment, Insolvency and Restructuring, Commercial Property, Renewable Energy, Data Protection, Planning and Environment, Private Client, Procurement, Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Professional Regulatory and Administrative Law.
Due to the continued growth of the firm, we have an immediate vacancy for a Legal Secretary in our Public and Regulatory Law department. This role offers challenging, interesting and rewarding work in an innovative and progressive environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial support to the business.
Responsibilities include:
Preparation of legal documents;
Formatting briefs, pleadings, letters and other legal documents;
Analysing, researching and summarising legal information;
Corresponding with clients, witnesses and council;
Transcribing dictation;
Diary management;
Collecting information and preparing legal documents;
Filing & general administrative support;
Reception cover as requested;
Other ad hoc activities as required.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Prior experience in a similar position;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload;
Strong attention to detail;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work on own initiative and to meet deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Case management system would be a distinct advantage.
McDowell Purcell is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply for the role please submit your CV to kdempsey@mcdowellpurcell.ie or if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role confidentially please contact Karen Dempsey, Human Resource Manager on 01 8280600.