Berkeley Solicitors: Legal Assistant – deadline 6 September 2017
Location: Dublin
Practice Area: Human Rights
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Role.
Application Deadline: 6 September 2017
Berkeley Solicitors are seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join their busy team.
This position is ideal for a law graduate with a strong interest in pursuing a career within the human rights and public interest law sector.
The role will include the following tasks:
- Preparing and drafting correspondence to clients and government departments;
- Assisting with the preparation of litigation and being responsible for court filings;
- Support to Solicitors with file management and organisation;
- Scheduling client consultations with Solicitors;
- Management of Solicitors' diaries;
- Scanning, copying and all administrative duties;
- Liaising with clients in person and on the telephone, answering or directing inquiries.
Requirements:
- An interest in immigration, asylum and human rights law is essential;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Good drafting skills;
- Capable of working to deadlines;
- An ability to manage a busy workload;
- Be well organised.
Interested applicants should apply with their CV and cover letter to: info@berkeleysolicitors.ie.