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Legal Support & Administration (Band 1/2)

 
Vacancy Number:  28250
Category:  Legal
Job Type:  Full-time
 

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 tasks 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: 

 

 Essential: 

  • Experience in a legal support role. 

  • High level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Practice Evolve or similar case Management system, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint 

  • Dictation typing skills with exacting attention to detail. 

  • Ability to accurately assemble Briefs and Booklets for Court. 

 

Desirable 

  • Previous Legal Administration Experience desired however, not essential.

  • 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.  

 

Location 

Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18. 

  

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful  candidate may work flexibly within the  jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

    

Reporting to 

Solicitor Networks legal manager 

 
 

  

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

  

Salary

€33,000 to €40,000 per annum

 

 

Closing Date

15th April 2026

 
 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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