Legal Assistant

About Cork City Council

Cork City Council is currently inviting qualified individuals to apply for inclusion on a panel used to fill temporary and permanent Legal Assistant positions.

Role Overview

The Legal Assistant position encompasses work in multiple key service sectors, which may include:

• Conveyancing tasks such as leases, disposals, affordable housing schemes, title rectifications, registering charges, and removal of burdens.
• Litigation activities including debt collections, housing-related issues, planning enforcement, and prosecutions tied to parking, litter, waste management, street bye-laws, and street furniture offenses.

Under the guidance of a Senior Staff Officer, candidates must demonstrate proficiency and skill in:

• Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, managers, and clients.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues, external bodies, and public officials.
• Enhancing service delivery by utilizing relevant performance indicators.
• Performing any similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have achieved a good general education standard and have a minimum of three years' experience as a clerk in a solicitor's office working in litigation, conveyancing, or other legal areas.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated capability in delivering quality work and services, effective communication, identifying problems, and offering solutions.
• Familiarity with Irish legal terminology, court structures, and legal procedures; a legal qualification is advantageous but not required.
• Significant professional experience in legal environments focusing on conveyancing or litigation, or regulatory work.
• Strong organizational talents, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent success in meeting deadlines.
• Core competencies including excellent communication, multitasking, time management, and teamwork abilities.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Cork City Council is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from individuals regardless of gender, age, race, ethnic origin, traveller community membership, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or disability.