Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
References
Additional Interests
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JACQUELINE O’ CONNOR

Abbeyfeale

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Purtill Solicitors, adept at drafting complex legal documents and conducting thorough legal research. Proven organizational skills and proficiency in case management systems enhance efficiency. Recognized for strong interpersonal communication and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring client needs are met with precision.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Trainee Solicitor

Purtill Solicitors
08.2020 - Current
  • Drafting documents in domestic/commercial conveyances
  • Replying to objections & requisitions, dealing with Land Registry queries and applications, filing stamp duty returns
  • Liaising with lending institutions on loan processing
  • Registration of Companies and Irish business names with the CRO
  • Drafting wills, trust, High Court applications
  • Administrations of estates and completing Sa2 forms
  • Making Death Grant applications & applications for PPSN’s for beneficiaries living abroad
  • Drafting separation, divorce and co-habitation agreements, Civil Bills, affidavits of means & welfare, gathering and reviewing vouching documentation, voluntary/inter partes discovery
  • Creating the firms GDPR office manual, ensuring internal processes are fully compliant
  • Conduct file reviews

Legal Assistant

Mannix & Co Solicitor
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Conducted legal research and provided legal support to solicitors
  • Conducted meeting with clients and procuring statements
  • Preparing wills, briefs and drafting other legal documentation
  • Recording and monitoring office expenses and raising invoices

Legal Assistant

Dennison Solicitor
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Attending courts sessions with assigned solicitor
  • Assisting with research and appropriate legal solutions
  • Preparing legal reports, case notes and legal documentation
  • Reviewing and analysing large volumes of documentary evidence

Education

Arts, Entertainment and Media Law, Sports Law, Employment Law, Data Protection

The Law Society of Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
07.2019

Postgraduate Professional Certificate - Data Protection

University College Dublin
Dublin
01.2019

Professional Training - Delivery and Evaluation

DCM Learning
11.2018

BCL (Hons) - Civil Law

National University of Ireland Galway
Galway
05.2018

Skills

  • Interviewing clients
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Written communication
  • Oral communication
  • Researching documents
  • Case histories
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Project management
  • Typing speed 45 Wpm
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Keyhouse
  • Proficient in Expd8
  • Proficient in Thread case management system
  • Proficient in accounting software
  • ECDL certification

Affiliations

Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland, Certified Data Protection Officer, 03/01/19, Present

References

Available upon request

Additional Interests

  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Reading

Timeline

Pre-Trainee Solicitor

Purtill Solicitors
08.2020 - Current

Legal Assistant

Mannix & Co Solicitor
05.2019 - 11.2019

Legal Assistant

Dennison Solicitor
06.2016 - 08.2016

Arts, Entertainment and Media Law, Sports Law, Employment Law, Data Protection

The Law Society of Ireland

Postgraduate Professional Certificate - Data Protection

University College Dublin

Professional Training - Delivery and Evaluation

DCM Learning

BCL (Hons) - Civil Law

National University of Ireland Galway
JACQUELINE O’ CONNOR