Legal PA, Litigation & Dispute Management - Dublin

Overview

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive.

We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

As a Legal PA within our Practice Group Support team, your role is pivotal. You’ll provide confidential, professional and proactive support to a designated group of stakeholders. Confidence, effective communication and influential skills are essential. We value an assertive and forward-thinking approach. Here’s what to expect:

Our Legal PAs handle a wide range of tasks, supporting various aspects of our business.

You’ll lead by example, fostering ongoing personal and professional development among junior colleagues and peers.

We invest in your professional development through our development plans. We offer personalised mentoring and coaching, technical training and soft skills courses to boost motivation and success in your career path.

Our culture thrives on continuous feedback that builds confidence, development and recognition of achievements.

Beyond your daily tasks, we encourage you to contribute to Pro Bono, Community and D&I initiatives. Make a difference by using your skills to benefit our communities.

Our ambition extends beyond business success. We are equally committed to the growth and well-being of our people, clients and the broader community.

Collaborate closely with lawyers, take ownership of tasks and exceed business expectations, anticipate challenges, adapt to changing technologies in the legal sector. For talented, ambitious individuals there’s no better place to be working in the law industry.

Conduct regular one to one meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning. Attend team meetings to stay informed and contribute effectively. Act as a liaison point for both internal and external clients, draft clear and concise replies to incoming correspondence. Assist with client queries during stakeholder absences. Maintain a flexible approach and adopt hybrid working to accommodate stakeholder and client needs.

Demonstrate client service excellence by being responsive to stakeholder requests. Support the wider PA team, covering for team members during absences or when required to ensure continued resource.

Proactively manage mailboxes and diaries including travel coordination. Anticipate future needs and take initiative to resolve conflicts.

Draft agendas and prepare for internal and external meetings. Ensure necessary equipment and refreshments for both physical and virtual meetings using available technology and resources.

Own the end-to-end process, be accountable for successful conclusion of all stakeholder requests. Delegate tasks effectively across dedicated support teams such as billing, finance, team assistants, document production to meet expectations and deadlines in line with the Scope of Service.

Undertake urgent and short document work. Collaborate with the Document Production Team for larger documents utilising our dedicated software.

Manage the entire client and matter opening process including electronic filing, collaborating with stakeholders and other business support teams.

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