Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Dean Carney

Dean Carney

200 Maroubra Road, Sydney,NSW

Summary

Energetic and recently qualified solicitor with practical experience in delivering exceptional legal services. Seeking a solicitor position in a respected law firm or legal department to further develop my legal expertise and contribute to client success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainee Solicitor

Karen O'Malley & Co.
County Mayo
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Successfully completed training contract and admitted to the roll of Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland since February 2024
  • Strong understanding of various areas of law, including Conveyancing, Litigation, Wills, Administration of Estates & Estate Planning
  • Proficient in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, wills, and legal correspondence
  • Effective in courtroom advocacy representing clients with Licensing applications
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Adept at managing caseloads, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing tasks
  • Ethical and professional conduct adhering to solicitor regulations and client confidentiality.

Legal Secretary

Fidelma T. Bane Solicitor
Galway
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Assisted Solicitor with everyday tasks associated with Conveyancing and Litigation
  • Drafted various legal documents such as Declarations needed when buying and selling property, as well as Affidavits that will be relied upon in court for Family Law matters
  • Liaised with other Solicitors around the country as to ensure our clients deadlines can be met as often as is humanly possible.

Education

Enrolled as a Solicitor in the Republic of Ireland -

Law Society of Ireland
02-2024

LLB - Bachelor of Law -

NUI Galway
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Law & Sociology

NUI Galway
05-2018

Leaving Certificate -

Davitt College
06.2015

Skills

  • Ability to Work on own initiative of part of a team
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Learn Quickly
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Legal Writing
  • Advanced Knowledge of Legal Terminology
  • Document Preparation

Affiliations

  • I have a keen interest in staying active & healthy by going to the gym and running.
  • Enjoy a lot of different sports with GAA, Soccer & Golf being the ones I enjoy the most.
  • In Ireland, I volunteered with a lot of various organizations in my local town such as assisting with training some underage football teams. I also devoted some time at the weekends to assist the local tidy town committee

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trainee Solicitor

Karen O'Malley & Co.
08.2020 - 05.2024

Legal Secretary

Fidelma T. Bane Solicitor
08.2019 - 08.2020

Enrolled as a Solicitor in the Republic of Ireland -

Law Society of Ireland

LLB - Bachelor of Law -

NUI Galway

Bachelor of Arts - Law & Sociology

NUI Galway

Leaving Certificate -

Davitt College
Dean Carney