Legal PA – Projects & Construction

Role overview

William Fry LLP is seeking a Legal PA to join its well-regarded Projects & Construction practice in Dublin. This is a permanent, full-time position supporting a busy team that advises on construction, energy, infrastructure, and procurement matters.

What you will do

• Manage demanding diaries and organise travel arrangements.
• Prepare, edit, and format high-quality documents from dictation and handwritten notes, following the firm’s house style.
• Oversee billing activity for allocated matters and ensure it is handled accurately.
• Prepare business development materials for prospective client meetings, including research, biographies, and company background information.
• Handle email, calendar, and contact management.
• Record and maintain business development data in the firm’s Interaction CRM platform.
• Keep filing up to date, including electronic filing.
• Carry out general office administration such as printing, mailing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Support partners and associates with additional tasks as needed within the assigned allocation.

What we are looking for

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Legal PA or Secretary supporting senior professionals.
• Strong command of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience using document management and billing software.
• Experience with digital dictation tools.
• The ability to shift priorities quickly when circumstances change.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to day-to-day work.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to rank tasks by urgency and importance.
• A consistently discreet and confidential manner.
• Willingness to take ownership of the role’s responsibilities.
• A team-oriented mindset and the flexibility to support colleagues when needed.
• Interest in learning and developing skills for continuous improvement.

About William Fry LLP

William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms, with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, San Francisco, and New York. The firm employs more than 310 legal and tax professionals and over 460 staff in total. Its client service approach blends technical expertise with commercial insight and a practical mindset when dealing with business challenges. The firm advises major domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies.

Equal opportunity and support

William Fry LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. The firm holds Investors in Diversity accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. Candidates who need specific support or adjustments during recruitment are encouraged to request them, and any information shared will be treated as confidential.