Legal Executive (leading to a Training Contract for suitable candidates)
Job Title: Legal Executive (leading to a Training Contract for
suitable candidates)
Location: Dublin 7
Salary: €30,000.00 - €35,000.00
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months) with the view to
extension
Hours: 30-40 hours a week
The Role
The Legal Executive will
provide dedicated legal and administrative support to our Solicitors across all
practice areas, with a focus on supporting our Healthcare and Mental Health and
Capacity team in bringing urgent High Court applications to vindicate the
constitutional rights of vulnerable persons.
The Legal Executive will be
expected to work collaboratively with our team and third parties to ensure
pleadings are issued, deadlines are met and clients are informed in plain
English of the legal process and outcomes.
The suitable postholder may
be considered for a training contract in due course.
Equal Opportunities
Employer
SJS is an equal opportunities
employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless
of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age,
disability, race or membership of the Traveller community.
Key Responsibilities
and Duties
Draft and format the
pleadings and prepare same for filing in the relevant Court Office
Liaise with external
Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths to arrange appointments for clients to
swear Affidavits
Draft correspondence to
clients, Counsel, Court Offices, experts and third parties
Prepare booklets of documents
for upcoming Court hearings and to brief Counsel
Conduct legal research as
directed by Solicitors and Partners
Attend consultations and
Court hearings where appropriate and take an accurate note
Miscellaneous administrative
duties as required, such as printing, scanning, receiving telephone calls,
transcription and filing documents on physical files.
Key Skills and
Competencies
Essential Requirements
Experience working as a part
of a team
Willingness to learn
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Strong organisational skills
and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and
manage various competing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft
Office Applications and document management systems
Desirable Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (Level 8
NFQ) in Law
Understanding of
Healthcare/Mental Health/Capacity Law
Prior experience working as a
Legal Executive/Legal Intern in a Solicitor’s firm
Benefits
Competitive Salary and
Flexibility: We offer competitive salaries, hybrid and
remote working options, and flexible part-time hours to support work-life
balance. We pay our Trainees’ educational fees in full and with full
remuneration for one year, whilst they are attending Law Society professional
practice courses.
Additional holidays: All staff are provided with an additional 2 days paid
holidays over Easter.
Wellness Programmes: Our Wellness
Programmes, Employee Assistance Programme, and access to parks near our office
help promote physical and mental health.
We provide fresh fruit, filtered still and sparkling water, and full
kitchen facilities.
Professional Development: We fully support professional subscriptions, further
education and foster an environment of continuous learning and development. We
pride ourselves on our approach to peer learning ensuring the skills and
experience of the most experienced practitioners are shared with the entire
team. We focus on engaging and collaborating with our colleagues and all of the
Partners operate an open-door policy.
Team Building: All staff birthdays and significant life events are
recognised and celebrated. We have regular team building social events,
celebrations for National Workplace Wellbeing Day and Christmas Jumper Day
foster a positive and collegial atmosphere.
Job Title: Legal Executive (leading to a Training Contract for
suitable candidates)
Location: Dublin 7
Salary: €30,000.00 - €35,000.00
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months) with the view to
extension
Hours: 30-40 hours a week
The Role
The Legal Executive will
provide dedicated legal and administrative support to our Solicitors across all
practice areas, with a focus on supporting our Healthcare and Mental Health and
Capacity team in bringing urgent High Court applications to vindicate the
constitutional rights of vulnerable persons.
The Legal Executive will be
expected to work collaboratively with our team and third parties to ensure
pleadings are issued, deadlines are met and clients are informed in plain
English of the legal process and outcomes.
The suitable postholder may
be considered for a training contract in due course.
Equal Opportunities
Employer
SJS is an equal opportunities
employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless
of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age,
disability, race or membership of the Traveller community.
Key Responsibilities
and Duties
Draft and format the
pleadings and prepare same for filing in the relevant Court Office
Liaise with external
Solicitors and Commissioners for Oaths to arrange appointments for clients to
swear Affidavits
Draft correspondence to
clients, Counsel, Court Offices, experts and third parties
Prepare booklets of documents
for upcoming Court hearings and to brief Counsel
Conduct legal research as
directed by Solicitors and Partners
Attend consultations and
Court hearings where appropriate and take an accurate note
Miscellaneous administrative
duties as required, such as printing, scanning, receiving telephone calls,
transcription and filing documents on physical files.
Key Skills and
Competencies
Essential Requirements
Experience working as a part
of a team
Willingness to learn
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Strong organisational skills
and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and
manage various competing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft
Office Applications and document management systems
Desirable Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (Level 8
NFQ) in Law
Understanding of
Healthcare/Mental Health/Capacity Law
Prior experience working as a
Legal Executive/Legal Intern in a Solicitor’s firm
Benefits
Competitive Salary and
Flexibility: We offer competitive salaries, hybrid and
remote working options, and flexible part-time hours to support work-life
balance. We pay our Trainees’ educational fees in full and with full
remuneration for one year, whilst they are attending Law Society professional
practice courses.
Additional holidays: All staff are provided with an additional 2 days paid
holidays over Easter.
Wellness Programmes: Our Wellness
Programmes, Employee Assistance Programme, and access to parks near our office
help promote physical and mental health.
We provide fresh fruit, filtered still and sparkling water, and full
kitchen facilities.
Professional Development: We fully support professional subscriptions, further
education and foster an environment of continuous learning and development. We
pride ourselves on our approach to peer learning ensuring the skills and
experience of the most experienced practitioners are shared with the entire
team. We focus on engaging and collaborating with our colleagues and all of the
Partners operate an open-door policy.
Team Building: All staff birthdays and significant life events are
recognised and celebrated. We have regular team building social events,
celebrations for National Workplace Wellbeing Day and Christmas Jumper Day
foster a positive and collegial atmosphere.
