Experience

Padraig O’Donovan & Company

• Ireland
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Working in all sections of the firm, including; Criminal, Personal Injury, Probate and Conveyancing, in all levels of the Court. • Arranging and attending prison visits; frequent court attendance and attending barristers. • Liaising with barristers – obtaining advice and relaying same to the client; arranging consultations between barristers and clients. • Liaising with clients regarding mitigation, court dates, consultations etc. • Drafting – letters to the prosecution; High Court bail affidavits and notices of motion; letters to medical professionals for reports. • Set up systems for client contact details, file management system. • Diary and file management. Daily use of Excel, Outlook and Word. Show less



Mayo Education Centre

• County Mayo, Ireland

• Clerical Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  Part-time position while completing my Masters. Setting up Zoom meetings and webinars for continuous professional development for teachers and SNAs all over Ireland Assisted in the set-up and editing of summer courses on the Moodle platform, which ran for approximately 7 weeks and also worked as technical support for any participants who may be having technical issues i.e forgotten password, trouble accessing etc. Updated the Mayo Education Centre website and social media pages on a daily basis Designed posters and monthly flyers for advertising on the various social media pages. Show less



Michael Hennessy Solicitors

• Tallaght, Leinster, Ireland

• Legal Executive

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  One of the top Criminal Defence firms in Ireland. In charge of the Circuit & Central Criminal Court department. Frequent court attendance; attending barristers. Liaising with barristers – arranging consultations with clients; sending relevant correspondence; obtaining advices and relaying same to the client. Liaising with clients – assisting in the preparation of mitigation and advising in relation to same; ensuring client is aware of their upcoming court dates; answering any questions that the client may have; attending consultations with the client; ensuring the client is satisfied and well-informed. Arranging and attending prison visits. Drafting letters and responding to correspondence received by the office. Diary and file management; PC skills - typing; Word, Excel and Outlook. Show less



Shannon & O'Connor Solicitors LLP

• Ireland
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Litigation Legal Secretary

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Legal Secretary in the area of commercial litigation. Transcribing dictation. Diary management. Photocopying, faxing and scanning of documents and correspondence. Formatting and assisting in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, letters and other legal documents. Corresponding with clients, counsel, accountants etc. Collecting information and preparing legal documents. Filing and general administrative office support. Attendance at court in order to assist solicitors. Show less



DCU Language Services

• Ireland
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administration Officer/Accounts Administrator

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Placing international students coming to DCU LS to learn English in host families in the local area • Recruiting host families in the local area • Answering any queries or concerns new or existing host families may have • Daily use of Excel, Gmail, Class.net and Agresso • Working with my colleagues to achieve a common goal on a frequent basis, particularly during our busy Summer period • Daily bank reconcilliation • Working closely with Line Manager and CEO to ensure invoices are correct for payment • Working closely with Accounts Payable and Receivable departments Show less



Circle K

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2018

  • EPOS skills • Engaging with customers on a daily basis • Cash reconciliation • Daily and monthly accounting reports • Took on a leadership role - running the store unsupervised, supervising and training less experienced colleagues, opening and closing the store •Excel and Microsoft Word use • EPOS skills • Engaging with customers on a daily basis • Cash reconciliation • Daily and monthly accounting reports • Took on a leadership role - running the store unsupervised, supervising and training less experienced colleagues, opening and closing the store •Excel and Microsoft Word use