Legal Assistant - expression of interest

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enviable client base and development opportunities

Friendly and open working atmosphere

Focus on employee involvement and wellbeing

Social events, clubs, and initiatives

Strong track record in CSR and pro bono work

Job summary

A leading corporate law firm in Dublin is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support while gaining experience. The ideal candidate will hold a law degree and possess strong organisational skills, a proactive attitude, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive team atmosphere with social events and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law or another relevant area is required.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, independently and as part of a team is crucial.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is necessary.
• Experience supporting a team in a busy environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide valuable legal administrative support to busy teams.
• Gain experience within a large corporate law firm.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law or relevant area

Relevant field degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

If you are interested with working with Mason Hayes & Curran as a legal assistant, please submit your CV to this advert, along with the practise areas that you would like to explore. In the event of a position arising which aligns with your preferences or similar, we look forward to considering you for such roles as they arise.

Legal assistants at MHC provide valuable legal administrative support to busy teams whilst gaining experience within a large corporate law firm. This is perfect for a high performing individual with a strong academic record, who is passionate about developing their legal knowledge and skill set at the highest level.

Candidate Requirements

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in law or another relevant area.

• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

• Experience supporting a team in a busy environment is advantageous.

Why MHC?

• Enviable client base and 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, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee).

• Strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts.