Law Society of Ireland Seek Course Assistant in Education Department

Applications are invited for the position of Course Assistant in the Law Society of Ireland’s Education Department. This appointment will be to support the secretarial and administrative needs of a Course Manager on the Professional Practice Courses (PPC I & II). This position requires a candidate with considerable secretarial and administrative skills. Experience in a third level or professional training/ legal education sector is preferred.

Contract length

2 years.

Main duties and key responsibilities

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties in line with the Society’s standards and strategic objectives:

Planning and day to day administration relating to the PPC and other courses and events run by the Course Manager including:

• Assisting with recruitment and running of courses;
• Preparing and processing course materials, including PDFs;
• Liaising with trainee and qualified solicitors, lecturers and tutors;
• Arranging meetings, room bookings and events including scheduling, catering and travel accommodation for Tutors;
• Maintaining information, files and record;
• Communicating with students regarding assignment, project submissions, and associated activities;
• Administration of Moodle;
• Processing payments for course contributors;
• Distributing materials to Trainees, Tutors and Lecturers;
• Set up rooms and preparing for Workshops/Tutorials;
• Administration of Skills Exam;
• Preparation of Guides in the use of Technology and assisting with training;
• Ad hoc projects as they arise.

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail;
• Proven high level organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities;
• Proven ability to work in a high volume, process driven environment with an intense workflow whilst ensuring conscientious delivery of work at all times;
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities on a day-to-day basis;
• An ability to work on his/her own initiative and as part of a team and be proactive in achieving project outcomes;
• Diplomatic and professional communication skills
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Excellent IT skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro essential;
• Experience with data management systems and learning management systems (e.g. Moodle) desirable;
• Excellent skills in learning/dealing with different software packages;

Remuneration and benefits

• Salary (DOE);
• Excellent working conditions;
• Training and development opportunities;
• Pension.

Closing date is Friday 4 March 2022 at 5pm.

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