ROSS SHANAHAN
Cork
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant and Barrister-at-Law candidate with hands-on expertise in legal research, document drafting, and case management. Supports solicitors and clients through precise document preparation and effective communication, ensuring timely case progression. Builds strong team relationships while managing multiple tasks with organisation and attention to detail, consistently adapting to new processes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Barrister-at-Law degree
Honorable Society of Kings Inns
09.2027 - 01.2029
Barrister-at-Law Degree
Honorable Society of Kings Inns
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Achieved high 2.1 classification in all five exams in August 2026, demonstrating strong legal understanding
- Deferred enrolment for one year to acquire practical legal experience, enhancing readiness for bar practice
- Pursued Barrister-at-Law degree entrance exams to deepen legal knowledge and skills
Legal Assistant
Patrick N Daly Solicitors LTD
Cork
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Draft, review, and manage key legal documents (contracts, wills, leases, pleadings).
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support cases and business initiatives.
- Research and summarise complex legal information for solicitors, barristers, and clients.
- Prepare and file essential paperwork, ensuring meticulous adherence to legal procedures.
- Addressed issues and complaints with professionalism to ensure customer satisfaction., helping develop and implement successful resolutions.
Legal Assistant
Yuli O Grady Solicitors & Co
Cork
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Drafted, formatted, and proofread legal documents (pleadings, motions, contracts, correspondence) to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Legal Research: Conduct factual and legal research, summarise findings, and compile case-relevant information.
- Monitor and track important legal deadlines to ensure timely filing.
- Maintained physical and digital case files, organised evidence, and managed discovery documents to support efficient case handling.
- Administrative Support: Handle general office tasks, timekeeping, billing, and maintain confidential client information.
- Shadowed team members to acquire practical knowledge of legal processes and job responsibilities, enhancing overall team capability.
Legal Researcher
University College Cork
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Completed assignments and presented findings for each module, demonstrating understanding and application of legal principles.
- Produced work to precise specifications through regular collaboration with academic supervisor, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- The LLM programme at UCC offers you a wide variety of legal topics ranging across traditional areas of environmental law, policy regulation, and governance, as well as planning and land-use law, heritage protection, international environmental law, marine environmental law, natural resources law, and human rights law.
- It aims to prepare graduates for a variety of careers in the broader environmental regulatory space, including in the legal professions, governmental and regulatory agencies, environmental NGOs, compliance and sustainability roles in industry, academia, and environmental consultancy.
- Delivered high-volume customer support during peak periods, ensuring timely and effective resolution of inquiries.
Garda Reserve
An Garda Síochána
06.2010 - 11.2011
- High Visibility Patrols: Conducting accompanied high visibility foot and mobile patrols in local areas.
- Supported community policing initiatives by performing policing duties that enhanced public safety and fostered community trust.
- Crime Prevention Initiatives: Participating in local crime prevention initiatives and static security duties (e.g., at crime scenes).
- Involved in policing major incidents and events, such as festivals and sporting events, often at outer cordon.
- Assisted full-time members at road traffic checkpoints, managing incidents such as accidents or fires, and issuing Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPS) to uphold road safety.
- Demonstrated calmness and clarity in high-pressure situations and interactions.
- Performed general station duties, including front counter assistance, answering queries, processing paperwork, and monitoring CCTV to ensure operational efficiency.
- Shadowed experienced team members to acquire essential job skills.
Sales Merchandiser
C&C Ireland LTD
Co.Cork
09.2000 - 02.2008
- Promoted and sold products, created engaging displays, implemented promotional campaigns, and analysed pricing to maximise sales impact.
- Brand Representation: Ensure brand presence, maintain visual standards, and align displays with marketing strategies.
- Visited retail locations, trained store staff on product knowledge and merchandising, and fostered strong relationships with store managers to enhance collaboration.
- Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, restock shelves, remove damaged goods, and report shortages to management.
- Data Analysis: Track sales figures, analyse market trends, gather customer feedback, and report on performance.
- Implemented manager instructions to facilitate smooth store operations and carried out daily tasks to ensure the shop remained tidy and customer-ready.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Corporate, White-Collar&Regulatory Crime
Honorable Society of Kings Inns
Dublin09-2021
LL.M - Environmental Law&Natural Resources Law
University College Cork
Cork09-2020
B.C.L - Law
University College Cork
Cork09-2017
Leaving Certificate Course in Leaving Certificate -
Coláiste Stiофáin Naofa
Cork06-2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Legal Studies
University College Cork
Cork05-2013
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Drafting legal documents
- Trial preparation
- Evidence analysis
- Case management
- Reviewing contracts
- Client communication
- File review
- Crisis management
- Professionalism
- Critical-thinking
- Active listening
- Confident public speaking
- Critical-thinking
LANGUAGES
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
University College Cork
Interests
- Gym
- Running
- Reading
- Personal Development
- Meditation
Accomplishments
- Bandon 10k run
- Dublin City marathon 2027
VOLUNTARY WORK EXPERIENCE
An Garda Síochána, Garda Reserve, Cork City, 2010-07, 2011-10, Operational Support: Providing general operational support to full-time Gardaí, bringing diverse skills and experience from various professional backgrounds to the force., The Garda Reserve is a voluntary, unpaid body that assists An Garda Síochána in serving local communities. Members have limited policing powers while on duty and always work under the supervision of a full-time Garda member., Community Policing: Providing a high-visibility presence through foot and mobile patrols to enhance community safety and engage with local residents., Dealt professionally with issues and complaints, helping develop and implement successful resolutions.
PUBLICATIONS
Upstream Solutions to Curtail the Rising Tide of Marine Plastic Pollution.
Disclaimer
Ross Shanahan 29.10.2026 Cork City
Timeline
Barrister-at-Law degree
Honorable Society of Kings Inns
09.2027 - 01.2029
Barrister-at-Law Degree
Honorable Society of Kings Inns
01.2026 - 08.2026
Legal Assistant
Patrick N Daly Solicitors LTD
01.2025 - 12.2025
Legal Assistant
Yuli O Grady Solicitors & Co
09.2024 - 01.2025
Legal Researcher
University College Cork
09.2017 - 09.2020
Garda Reserve
An Garda Síochána
06.2010 - 11.2011
Sales Merchandiser
C&C Ireland LTD
09.2000 - 02.2008
Advanced Diploma - Corporate, White-Collar&Regulatory Crime
Honorable Society of Kings Inns
LL.M - Environmental Law&Natural Resources Law
University College Cork
B.C.L - Law
University College Cork
Leaving Certificate Course in Leaving Certificate -
Coláiste Stiофáin Naofa
Certificate of Higher Education - Legal Studies
University College Cork