Grace Phillips Email & Phone Number

Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland

After commencing my legal career with Coughlan White & Partners back in 2014, I returned in July 2023 taking up a new role as a Legal Executive. Since returning to the firm my experience has grown particularly in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorneys. I have taught myself a great deal about the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, since coming into effect in early 2023 and have learned the new process involved in creating an EPA, which newly attained knowledge… Show more After commencing my legal career with Coughlan White & Partners back in 2014, I returned in July 2023 taking up a new role as a Legal Executive. Since returning to the firm my experience has grown particularly in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorneys. I have taught myself a great deal about the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, since coming into effect in early 2023 and have learned the new process involved in creating an EPA, which newly attained knowledge has been found to be invaluable to clients in allowing them to understand the process and making informed decisions about their future. I have also successfully registered EPAs that had been created prior to this legislation coming into effect. Since returning, I have met with a wide range of clients wishing to make and update their Wills. I have really learned the importance of taking detailed instructions, giving advices in relation to dividing assets, CAT implications and also with respect to a spouses’ legal right share and potential risks of Section 117 applications. In a short space of time (6 months) I have drafted in excess of 100 Wills. With respect to Family Law, I have mainly dealt with drafting proceedings for consent divorces and working with clients in order to achieve a fast resolution between the parties. I have also assisted the Managing Partner with various Litigation matters as well as conducting research into various aspects of the law. Show less

Ireland

My name is Grace Phillips and I am the owner of Graphine which provides digital Transcription and Secretarial Services to professionals to include Solicitors and Barristers. I predominately transcribe digital dictation for legal professionals, having over 5 years experience working as a Legal Secretary for Principals/Partners of small to medium law firms in Ireland. However, I am adaptable and happy to assist any professional with digital dictation or remote secretarial services to include… Show more My name is Grace Phillips and I am the owner of Graphine which provides digital Transcription and Secretarial Services to professionals to include Solicitors and Barristers. I predominately transcribe digital dictation for legal professionals, having over 5 years experience working as a Legal Secretary for Principals/Partners of small to medium law firms in Ireland. However, I am adaptable and happy to assist any professional with digital dictation or remote secretarial services to include diary management, travel arrangements, marketing and more. Show less

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

I joined Grace Solicitors LLP, Incorporating Gerald Meaney in October 2022, having previously assisted the Managing Partner through my own business. I was looking for a new challenge and this opportunity presented itself to me. This is my first inhouse role as a Legal Executive following my completion of the Legal Studies and Practice Diploma with Griffith College. Every day is different in this role, and I get to utilise a wide range of skills and experience gained from my many years… Show more I joined Grace Solicitors LLP, Incorporating Gerald Meaney in October 2022, having previously assisted the Managing Partner through my own business. I was looking for a new challenge and this opportunity presented itself to me. This is my first inhouse role as a Legal Executive following my completion of the Legal Studies and Practice Diploma with Griffith College. Every day is different in this role, and I get to utilise a wide range of skills and experience gained from my many years working within the field of law and from running my own business. I work alongside the Managing Partner and assist with the running of litigation (personal injury/medication negligence) and family law files. I am also fortunate in this role to attend at Kilkenny Courthouse to gain exposure to the running of cases in a Court room. Show less

County Kildare, Ireland

In this role I provided remote digital transcription services to Solicitors on a part-time basis.

County Dublin, Ireland

I joined the firm of Michael O'Shea's in January 2019. I was delighted to get an opportunity to start a new job in the capital as I saw it as a challenge for myself, given that Dublin based Law Firms would have a high volume of work. I had a great experience here and learned a lot, before deciding that I wanted to start my own business full time.

County Kildare, Ireland

Before joining Mr. Coonan's legal practice I worked remotely for him, completing his digital dictation on a part time basis. I showed Mr. Coonan that I had a fast turnaround of work and that I worked to a high standard. I was then asked to join his firm on a full time basis. I was delighted that my work spoke for itself.

Coughlan White & Partners was my very first job as a Legal Secretary. I had a brilliant learning experience in this firm and was thrown into the deep end very quickly. I soon proved to be a valuable member of staff and was even afforded an opportunity to work for the Managing Partner of the firm for over six months of my time there. This firm has been the largest firm I have worked for and I am sure it is one of the biggest if not the biggest in Kildare.

Diploma In Legal Studies & Practice, Law

Pre-Nursing Studies, Distinctions In All Modules Studied

Once I left school I decided to study as a nurse in the UK and spent 5 months there. However, home sickness got the better of me and I.

Distinctions In All Modules Studied

I studied a FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Business and Secretarial Studies in St. Kevin's Community College. Here I learned valuable skills.