Legal Assistant

THE ROLE

The role of Legal Assistant may involve working in some or all of the following key service areas:

• Conveyancing to include Leases, Disposals, Affordable Housing Scheme, Title Rectifications, registering charges, removal of burdens

• Litigation to include debt collection proceedings, housing related matters, planning enforcement, prosecutions relating to Parking Offences, Litter Offences, Waste Management Offences, Street Bye-Laws Offences, Street Furniture Offences.

Working under the supervision of Senior Staff Officer, the successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies in the following areas:

➢ Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, line managers and customers in relation to any matter.

➢ Developing and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, external agencies and public representatives.

➢ Identifying and delivering improvements in service delivery with appropriate use of performance indicators.

➢ Undertake any other duties of a similar nature and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned from time to time.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

1. Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a) Have attained a good standard of general education; and

(b) Have at least three years’ experience as a Clerk in a solicitor’s office in litigation, conveyancing or other legal work.

Desirable Skills:

➢ An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Deliver Quality Work and Services

• Communicate Effectively

• Identify problems and contribute to solutions

➢ Legal Knowledge: An understanding of Irish legal terminology, court structures, and procedures. A legal qualification is not required but would be an advantage.

➢ Relevant Experience: Have substantial demonstrable work experience in a legal environment with an emphasis on conveyancing or litigation or have substantial demonstrable work experience in a regulatory environment.

➢ Operational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, sharp attention to detail, and a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines.

➢ Core Competencies: Excellent communication, multitasking, time management, and collaborative teamwork skills.

Salary

The salary scale for the post is:

€52,761, €54,337, €55,946, €57,589, €59,244, €61,173 (LSI1), €63,109 (LSI2)

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty

The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work.

Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

Garda Vetting

This post may come within the scope of the Local Authorities Garda Vetting Scheme. Please consult our Candidate Information Booklet where further information on Garda Vetting can be found.

Candidates are advised to view our Candidate Information Booklet where they will find further information on the Format of the Competition, our Principal Conditions of Service and General Data Protection Regulation.