Litigation Associate

<p><strong>Litigation Associate</strong></p><p><strong>Team:</strong>Litigation</p><p><strong>Department: </strong>Public, Regulatory & Investigations </p><p><strong>Position(s): </strong>Associate Solicitor (1 - 5 yrs PQE)</p><p><strong>Position Type: </strong>Permanent</p><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">The Firm:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London. The firm has been the fastest growing law firm in Ireland over the last decade. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">The Role:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">An </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">exciting opportunity to work in a progressive and ambitious team in the Dublin office.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive associate solicitor, ideally with a background in sensitive and complex investigations/healthcare/personal injuries litigation, to join our collegiate and supportive team, which is highly ranked in legal directories.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assisting a partner and a senior associate on a varied caseload, many of your clients will be charitable organisations, and there is scope for advisory work, particularly in respect of data protection issues and media interest. You will have significant client contact, together with counsel, the courts and other parties. In addition, you will advise on a wide variety of issues, including litigation, restorative justice processes and mediation, investigations and inquiries, information law (including confidentiality, privilege and data protection law), vetting legislation and related matters.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Offering genuine career progression opportunity, this role suits an analytical, meticulous and ambitious associate solicitor, and offers the opportunity to work alongside and learn from an experienced and growing team.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">Candidate Requirements:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext;">1 - 5 years </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">PQE, ideally with experience in some of the above practice areas, with a good knowledge of litigation procedures and practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience in litigation practice such as </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext;">attending and conducting settlement talks/mediations, attending court applications, briefing and conducting consultations </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">with counsel.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience in legal research, with a focus on analysing case law and statutes to support the resolution of complex legal matters</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong legal drafting skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent academics</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong client service skills and the organisational ability to manage various responsibilities. You should feel confident getting up to speed with new cases and managing your time effectively across competing priorities.</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">The ideal candidate would:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Have experience in healthcare/personal injuries litigation, and experience in complex litigation and/or investigations.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Be highly self-motivated and have an ability to manage both their own caseload and work as part of a team in a collaborative setting.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Have the ability to build strong relationships with clients, experts and counsel, alongside internal relationships within the firm.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Have excellent drafting skills demonstrating strong attention to detail.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Good organisational skills are crucial and strong IT skills are also important, with an interest in using technology to drive efficient work practices and to promote innovation in service delivery.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Have excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Demonstrates excellent financial discipline and has a proven track record of meeting targets and deadlines.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Be proactive in knowledge development and have a good awareness of current trends and decisions in this practice area.</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 24, 39);">Why MHC?</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Enviable client base and strong career progression opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">MHC knowledge and education programme to facilitate major development as a lawyer.</span></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">So if you like challenge, value autonomy, work well within a team, enjoy partnering with senior business stakeholders and love working with top notch clients then apply to join us @MASON, HAYES & CURRAN.</span></p>