Junior Office Assistant

Thomas Barry & Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Office Assistant to join our team and support our firm’s day-to-day business. The ideal candidate will be focused, friendly, and hard-working, along with possessing strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will also be someone who learns quickly, has strong time-management skills, and is willing to take initiative.

A positive and vibrant in-office atmosphere is vital to us. We like to live by our motto “People Deal With People”.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taking and returning phone calls;
• Scheduling appointments for the Notary Public;
• Receiving, scanning, and assigning mail;
• Greeting clients; and
• Scanning documents and assisting with file opening.

Other Duties May Include:

• Arranging couriers and town agents;
• Recording and updating files and records;
• Assisting with organising and maintaining office common areas;
• Preparing select documentation during appointments;
• Delivering documents locally; and
• Other miscellaneous and ad hoc administrative and clerical tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Leaving Certificate;
• Fluent in English;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good phone etiquette;
• Excellent multitasking and organisational skills;
• Good work ethic and willingness to act on own initiative and within a team environment;
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to prioritise and balance multiple time-sensitive tasks;
• Computer literacy and good IT skills; and
• Reliable means of transportation into office.

Experience working in an administration or secretarial role is an asset but is not required.

This role is not suitable for candidates seeking a traineeship.

Features of the role include:

• Attractive terms and conditions with opportunity and encouragement for advancement;
• A happy and caring work environment with a great and supportive team;
• Convenient and easily-accessed central Dublin location;
• TaxSaver and Bike to Work Scheme;
• Social events with other employees; and
• Exposure to a dynamic work environment in a busy law office.

Working Hours

This position is on-site at our office in Dublin, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays.

Apply Now!

Please send your CV and cover letter to Kayla Baer-Henneberry at reception@thomasbarry.ie.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Thomas Barry & Company (https://www.thomasbarrysolicitors.ie/) is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southside, Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/03/2025
Reference ID: KBH0325