Reports to: The Solicitor will report to the CEO, Managing Officer and/or Partner.
Location: Dublin
Job Overview
The Solicitor will be responsible for dealing with delegated work within their own areas of competence and achieving performance targets as set by the practice.
The Solicitor will provide expert legal support and advice to clients; be responsible for offering support to the CEO, Managing Officer and/or Partner; be responsible for dealing their own caseload and dealing with clients.
Furthermore, the Solicitor will be expected to train and mentor more junior staff members and positively promote quality of service to clients, raising the quality level and creating new business for the Practice whenever possible.
Purpose/Main Objectives
To support all Practice decisions, carrying out any actions required.
To provide any support required by CEO, Managing Officer and/or Partner.
To be alert when acting for clients of other legal services they may require and to refer clients to other departments within the firm when it is appropriate.
Responsibilities & Duties
Deal with delegated cases as required, reporting progress to the CEO, Managing Officer and/or Partner; act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court,
Deal with all aspects of Civil and Commercial law cases - liaise with barristers on areas where we have little experience
Prepare for trials, hearings and closings
Liaise with clients and other professionals such as barristers in a prompt and professional manner; coordinate the work of all parties involved; instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex dispute
Advise and negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
Always act in a trustworthy and confidential manner; have integrity and sensitivity
Ensure quality of service levels are to standard
Follow internal methods, policies, and procedures as set by the Office Manual
Remain informed of changes in any area of specialisation, such that service quality is always maintained.
Carry out file reviews as appropriate
Dealing with correspondence, adhere to accurate and comprehensive file management and maintenance practices of caseload according to company policy and procedures
Maintenance of diaries & time recording
Work as part of a team and give concise and reasonable instructions
Conduct legal research and gathering of relevant information on a case.
This includes researching the facts of the case as well as identifying the appropriate laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles relevant to the case
Draft legal documents.
This can include drafting correspondence and pleadings, such as complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, pre-trial orders, and legal briefs with various parties
Taking statements from witnesses and other parties; interviewing clients and passing on relevant information
Carry out other types of administrative duties such as billing, invoicing, time recording, compile litigation bundles, dealing with correspondence, collect and organise evidence; calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc
Network with clients and build valuable relationships in a way that enhances the company's reputation and cultivate new business opportunities
Assist during trial by taking notes, preparing exhibits, preparing files, and reading court transcripts
Use the company's case management system
Ensure mandatory on-going training is completed and evidenced
Any other hoc duties as directed by the CEO, Managing Officer and/or Partner
Relationships
Internal: Supportive to the CEO, Managing Officer and/or Partner, and colleagues
External: Promoting the Practice wherever possible through PR and quality of service
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor in the Republic of Ireland
Previous experience of dealing with relevant department cases
Ability to multi-task and prioritise, and understand the importance of deadlines
Highly organised; able to be productive, flexible and simultaneously manage multiple cases and priorities in a performance driven environment
Superior research skills and data maintenance skills
Strong client relationship skills; the ability to establish positive, cooperative and professional relationship, both internal and external
Be highly trustworthy, discreet, and use good judgement
Able to work well under pressure, without sacrificing a high attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication are essential
Self-starter and the ability to work autonomously
Proactive and eager to learn
Self-awareness and a commitment to using feedback to learn and develop as a professional
Ability to read, digest and process vast amounts of information into data that can be used in a legal case
Computer Literacy
Desirable:
Own client following