Legal Assistant - Health & Prosecutions
The Firm
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London. The firm has been the fastest growing law firm in Ireland over the last decade. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.
We are currently looking to recruit a Legal Assistant for our Health & Prosecutions Team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work as part of the team providing legal administrative support and management of busy workflow, including team projects;
- Assist with high volume of weekly court case preparation, attending court to assist solicitors and subsequent court follow up;
- Preparing legal documents from precedents and issuing finalised documents as instructed;
- Ensuring legal diaries, trackers and case management systems are accurate and consistently maintained;
- Comprehends and adheres to team processes and procedures;
- Responds flexibly and appropriately to team requirements with an understanding of prioritisation and urgency;
- Carrying out legal research;
- Communicates queries/issues promptly to Admin Lead.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Availability to commit to at least a 12 month contract;
- Experience supporting a large team in a busy environment;
- IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
- Demonstrates flexibility, an interest in wanting to learn and proactively contributes to the team;
- Excellent prioritisation skills with ability to multi-task;
- Experience in drafting legal documents with ability to understand and interpret legal processes;
- Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail;
- Ability to be pro-active, work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Confident with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus;
- Enviable client base and strong career progression & development opportunities;
- Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere;
- Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success;
- Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee);
- MHC knowledge and education programme to facilitate major development as a lawyer;
- Strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts.
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So, if you like challenge, value autonomy, work well within a team, enjoy partnering with senior business stakeholders and love working with top notch clients, then apply to join us @MASON HAYES & CURRAN. We invite you to grow your career with us!