Lee Maguire
Ardee,
Summary
Litigation Assistant with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Assists cases with professionally prepared legal documents and thorough research. A fast learner who pays great attention to detail and can work with initiative. Thrives working with people, can adapt to any working environment and enjoys the challenge of working under pressure. Extensive legal experience having been employed in the legal field since 2021. Completed a Master’s Degree in Law from Dublin City University receiving a grade of 1.1. A keen interest in several areas such as Planning and Environmental Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Litigation. Having completed all FE-1 exams, I am seeking a traineeship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Assistant
Kennedys Solicitors LLP
Dublin, Ireland
11.2023 - Current
- Assisting two Solicitors in managing their busy personal injuries defence litigation case load.
- Preparing drafts of correspondence, attendance notes and pleadings. Filing finalised versions with the court and serving these on the other parties.
- Arranging and attending consultations with Counsel and experts.
- Proofreading documents and reports for clients.
- Time recording and billing clients for work completed.
- Managing invoices related to litigation matters ensuring timely payment of fees.
Legal Administrator
Kennedys Solicitors LLP
Dublin, Ireland
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed Administrative team and group deadlines.
- Drafted letters and emails.
- Drafted indices and compiled briefs.
- Trained new staff where necessary.
- Assisted the firm's knowledge lawyer with research and organised training sessions.
Legal Administrative Assistant
An Bord Pleanála
Dublin, Ireland
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Reviewed and organised legal documents such as pleadings, motions and correspondence.
- Worked with external legal service providers in preparation for Judicial review cases which included reviewing the Board file relating to the impugned decision, preparing copies of relevant documents and answering any queries the legal service providers had relating to the Board files.
- Ad hoc duties such as preparing statistics and summaries of judgments for Board members and the management committee.
Customer Contact Agent
Cornmarket Group Financial Services
Dublin, Ireland
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered excellent service via inbound and outbound calling efforts, meeting established minimum targets.
- Managed the diaries of several financial advisors and arranged appointments with clients.
- Performed administrative tasks such as data entry, updating databases and preparing reports.
Administrative Assistant
Fianna Fáil Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Handled confidential documents in an organised fashion according to established protocol.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
Education
LLM - Master of Laws
Dublin City University
04-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Politics And Law
Dublin City University
10-2018
Leaving Certificate -
Ardee Community School
06-2014
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Client Communication
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Excellent Teamwork
- Proofreading
- Calendar Management
- Proficient in MS Office
Affiliations
- Volunteering with local environmental interest group.
- Reading - Individually and as part of a Book Club
- Hiking and exploring nature trails.
- Keeping up to date with Political and Economic news
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Litigation Assistant
Kennedys Solicitors LLP
11.2023 - Current
Legal Administrator
Kennedys Solicitors LLP
03.2023 - 11.2024
Legal Administrative Assistant
An Bord Pleanála
04.2021 - 03.2023
Customer Contact Agent
Cornmarket Group Financial Services
05.2019 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Fianna Fáil Headquarters
07.2017 - 01.2018
LLM - Master of Laws
Dublin City University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Politics And Law
Dublin City University
Leaving Certificate -
Ardee Community School
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