Denis McSweeney Solicitors LLP are a well-established Dublin law firm with a strong reputation in Probate, and they are looking for a Legal Administrator to join their senior associates within the Department. Denis McSweeney Solicitors offer a competitive salary that increases meaningfully as you develop, with genuine long-term earning potential for the right person. Legal and specifically Probate experience, while an advantage, is not required.
What they are looking for is someone who is exceptionally organised, a confident communicator, and genuinely at home with modern technology - including the AI‑assisted tools and legal software that are increasingly central to how firms operate. If that sounds like you, they'd like to hear from you. Please note, this position is not suitable for a traineeship. Any application with a view to a traineeship will not be reviewed.
The role
Working closely with senior associates in Probate Department, you will be the organisational engine of the department - anticipating what is needed, staying one step ahead, and ensuring that matters progress smoothly and efficiently. You will take ownership of how the team operates day to day. This means managing correspondence, scheduling, and file maintenance; preparing and formatting legal documents and court submissions; and liaising professionally with clients, courts, and third parties.
You will also play a key role in supporting your colleagues with the technology and software tools that underpin modern legal practice - a role that rewards someone who is quietly capable and happy to lead through support. Beyond the Probate department, you will be trained across a range of administrative functions within the practice so that you can provide confident support across the office when needed. Full training will be provided on all systems and software we use, so prior knowledge of specific platforms is not required.
What they are looking for
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and confident manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
Exceptional organisational ability with a sharp eye for detail you manage competing priorities calmly and nothing slips through the cracks
Calm under pressure – you bring steadiness to a busy environment
Real IT confidence – you pick up new platforms quickly, are comfortable supporting others with technology, and have a genuine interest in how it is changing the legal world
A proactive, dynamic mindset – you take initiative, find solutions, and understand that great support is what enables great legal work
A third-level qualification is an advantage, as is experience in a legal or professional services environment, though neither is essential if you can demonstrate the right qualities
What they offer
A competitive starting salary, reviewed regularly and structured to grow meaningfully as you do
Genuine long-term earning potential in a firm that recognises and rewards people who develop their skills and contribute to the team
Company pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
Possibility of Hybrid working introduced as you settle into the role – they invest in people being present and connected in the early stages, and offer flexibility to those who are established in the firm
Full training provided on all systems, software, and administrative functions across the practice
Clear career progression – many of our current staff joined at a similar stage and have built their careers here
A collaborative, experienced team in a firm that takes its reputation seriously and invests in the people who uphold it
Exposure to modern legal tech and AI‑assisted tools as part of your everyday work
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