Overview
Role: Personal Assistant
Reporting to: Head of Litigation
Contract Duration: Permanent
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the firm’s Partners and Associates, ensuring the efficient operation of daily activities. This position requires a professional who can manage a variety of responsibilities with precision and discretion, contributing to the firm's overall success.
Responsibilities
* Provide executive-level administrative support to the Head of Department, Partner(s) and an allocation of additional fee earners, anticipating their needs in a timely fashion and enabling them to focus on key fee earning and management activity.
* Managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
* Preparing detailed travel and Business Development packs for business trips, as and when required, that include all necessary information to support the Partner(s)/Associate(s) whilst away - these packs should be tailored to the specific purpose of the trip and the clients or contacts involved
* Producing and amending high quality documentation from digital dictation and hand-written drafts, adhering to the William Fry house style
* Preparing court forms and pleadings as required
* Overseeing the billing process from start to finish
* Compiling Business Development documentation for new client meetings, including conducting research, compiling bios and gathering relevant company information
* Entering and reporting on Business Development data in our Interaction CRM system
* Managing emails, calendars, and contacts for the Partner(s)/Associate(s), prioritising and responding to emails whilst maintaining an organised contact database
* Accurately managing all filing, including both electronic and paper files, ensuring all documentation is filed accurately and promptly
* Providing general administrative support such as printing, posting, photocopying and scanning, ensuring all administrative duties are completed efficiently and to a high standard
* Ad hoc duties as and when required by the Partner(s)/Associate(s) within assigned allocation
The Person
* You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Legal PA/Secretary supporting senior staff
* You have a background and interest in Litigation
* You have advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
* You have experience working with document management, billing and digital dictation systems
* You have the ability to efficiently re-prioritise tasks, as and when required
* You have a flexible approach to your work and can effectively prioritise tasks in order of importance
* You always act in a discreet/confidential manner
* You can demonstrate a team focus and willingness and flexibility to assist others when required
* You are eager to learn/develop skills and knowledge to continually improve
About us
Established in 1847 by our founder William Fry, we have grown to become one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms.
With a team comprising over 350 legal and tax professionals and a workforce of over 500, our reputation rests on our expertise in key practice areas such as Corporate and M&A, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Investigations, and beyond. Our client-focused service extends to leading corporations, financial institutions, and government organisations, driving us to handle complex transactions and disputes with excellence.
Our journey has taken us through different eras, each marked by challenges and accomplishments. From our origins on Middle Abbey Street to our current home in the dynamic Silicon Docks, our growth echoes the evolution of Ireland’s legal landscape.
William Fry’s legacy is not just in our history but in our present actions and future aspirations. We are here to empower businesses and individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter what challenges lie ahead.
Our story is one of growth, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to client success.
William Fry | Taking care of business since 1847.
William Fry is an equal opportunity Employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harnesses the unique perspectives and skills of our people to deliver award winning innovative solutions to our clients. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice and Legal Services
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