Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Department: Corporate M&A Team
Location: Dublin (3/4 days onsite)
Reports to: Practice Support Manager
Contract Type: Full-time / 12-month FTC
Background:
We are looking for a well-organised and motivated Executive Assistant to join our dynamic Corporate M&A Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in their legal career to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and technical area of law. The successful candidate will provide administrative and secretarial support to a team of lawyers.
**About the Role:**This role demands a high level of attention to detail. You’ll work closely with your Practice Support Manager, the EA team and Fee Earners within the Corporate M&A team.
Personal Assistant & Legal Support:
Travel Coordination:
Expense Management:
3E Billing & Time Entry:
Client & Team Interaction:
Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining professional relationships.
Coordinate with internal teams including marketing, finance, and HR.
Support business development efforts, including CRM updates and client event coordination.
Minimum 3 years' experience supporting senior legal professionals.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with legal billing software (3E).
Experience with BigHand.
Excellent attention to detail on travel arrangements and coordinating travel itineraries.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
Team player, who can also work on their own initiative.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
We reward, encourage and support our talented people to reach their full potential offering excellent progression opportunities along with a market leading remuneration package and benefits including: