Legal Administrative Assistant

OSM Partners LLP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OSM Partners LLP in Dublin is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support and manage various projects within the Property & Litigation teams. The role reports to a partner and involves liaising with solicitors, clients, and third parties, attending court as required, and handling general admin tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Legal Studies and at least 1 year of experience in a professional services environment, with excellent organisation, communication, and

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication skills and client liaison experience.
• Motivation and ability to work on own initiative while supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from solicitors.
• Liaise with clients and third-party solicitors regarding queries.
• Attend court as required and assist in preparation of briefs.
• Carry out legal research on assigned cases.
• Provide general administrative support including filing and photocopying.
• Assist with file handling post completion and release of title documents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Legal Studies

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant

OSM Partners is a progressive and forward-thinking Dublin law firm offering a range of specialist legal services. We advise a broad range of clients including some of Ireland’s leading banks, financial institutions, asset managers, government bodies, insolvency practitioners, private companies and individuals.

We currently have a vacancy for a Legal Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for supporting and managing various projects, with the specific nature and scope of the work depending on the practice area to which the successful candidate is assigned. This role will be a blended role supporting the Property & Litigation teams.

Reporting to a partner on a day-to-day basis, the role will have the following responsibilities:

• Taking instructions from solicitors.
• Liaising with the client’s or 3rd party Solicitors in relation to queries.
• Attending court as required.
• Carry out legal research on cases as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation and collation of briefs.
• Liaise with clients as required by the supervising Solicitor.
• Provide support for all administration tasks as required, including photocopying, filing of documents.
• General handling of files post completion.
• Releasing title documents and scheduling title documents.

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent organisation skills and strong time management skills.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• A high level of motivation and an ability to act on one’s own initiative.
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team within the Firm, other advisers and with our clients.

Academic/Professional Qualification Requirements: Diploma in Legal Studies

Experience required: Minimum 1 year experience in a professional services environment