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Legal Assistant

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    Jacob Law LLP
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    Ref: #WPEP-2442279
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    Jacob Law Solicitors, 31 The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 XP7T
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    No of positions: 3
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 10 Apr 2026
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    Closing On: 05 Jun 2026

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


Jacob Law Solicitors, a Conveyancing only law firm based in 31 The Mall Waterford serving clients nationwide is currently offering work placement for three Legal Assistants to assist and learn in our dynamic and growing office.

Founded in 2022 by Steven Jacob, the firm has built a team of closely knit team


Participants will assist and gain experience in the following:

· Answering the reception phone line and dealing with queries and transferring calls to staff members
· Collecting and dropping post each day
· Scanning
· Typing
· Administration tasks
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This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.  

The participant will receive formal/informal training and mentoring in the following:

Formal Training:
- In house computer systems
- Conveyancing and all aspects of Property Law
- Administration

Informal Training:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills and the ability to interact with clients and 
  staff
- Develop the capacity to prioritise workload and deadlines.
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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