Legal Support and Administration

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

Opportunity to work in an in house Legal Support and Administration role. Role involves a wide range of legal administrative support duties for Networks Legal. ESB Networks Legal is an in house Legal Department in ESB.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal support to a number of solicitors across different areas together with administrative functions including; dictation typing, scanning, archiving, photocopying, arranging meetings, etc.
• Preparation of high-quality legal documents, letters, and reports.
• Running Power Bi reports and compiling information.
• Processing and monitoring invoices for payment and requisitioning Purchase Orders using ESB applications.
• Diary Management and Meeting Organisation.
• Organisation and administration of correspondence for Networks Legal.
• Managing databases, recording data and ensuring digital files and hard copy files are up to date
• Provide administration support to team members to meet business demands.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• A demonstrable level of competence and experience in a legal support role.
• High level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Practice Evolve case Management system, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Dictation typing skills with exacting and fastidious attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately assemble and collate Booklets for Court.
• Ability to organise and manage workload

• Flexible approach to working practices
• A positive attitude and team working skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to be proactive and work independently.
• The ability to apply sensitivity and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet tight deadlines.