Phones down
Due to Storm Ellen our phones and broadband are down and we are working at a reduced capacity. Please phone 087 7186333 in the case of an emergency. Alternatively please leave a voicemail and we will call you back
Covid-19 Procedures
We continue to operate a policy of restricting face to face appointments as much as possible. We are pleased to be able to offer video consultations using facetime or whereby (www.whereby.com/odowd) by prior arrangement. Where a consultation is required we would ask all clients to wear a mask and to abide by HSE guidelines. We have also extended our offices [...]
We are currently looking to hire a solicitor
We are seeking to recruit a Solicitor to join our practice. The ideal candidate will have the following; At least three years PQE in the areas of conveyancing and drafting wills. Experience in litigation and probate is desirable but not essential. Experience working with a case management system. Excellent IT skills. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Applicants seeking [...]
Legal.ie launched by O’Dowd Solicitors
Legal.ie is a new service launched by the litigation department at O'Dowd Solicitors. Available at www.legal.ie it provides a the same traditional values of a law firm, but in a wholly online setting. We can provide online consultations, collaborative workspaces and simply straightforward communications.
We are looking to hire a legal secretary
We are seeking to recruit a full time Legal Secretary to join us. The ideal candidate will: Have at least two years previous experience working in a law firm preferably in the areas of conveyancing, litigation, wills and probate; Be organised and conscientious; Have excellent computer skills, including experience in case management systems; Have excellent communication skills, and an ability [...]
You can now give will instructions online
Like many businesses we are adapting how we do business in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of this we are improving our online offering. You can now give us full instructions on the preparation of your will from your laptop/tablet or mobile phone. Make your Will online here
Covid 19 (Coronavirus)
For the duration of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency the offices of O'Dowd Solicitors will remain open for business. Business will however be subject to the following constraints: The switchboard will only be operational from 10am - 12.30pm each day from the 30th March until further notice. Outside of these hours a voicemail or email should be left. Solicitors may [...]
Online payments
To facilitate our clients, particularly those who do not wish to travel at this point in time we have now implemented an online payments system. This can be accessed here: https://www.odowd.ie/payment/. Over the coming days and weeks we will add to our services available online so that we can continue to offer services to clients during these times.
What is Data Protection (and who cares about the GDPR)
Practically all of us are now aware that the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) will come in to full force and effect on 25th May 2018. This Regulation builds and expands upon the current Data Protection regime which has been enforced in Ireland for a number of decades. For some businesses the GDPR will have a profound impact, but for [...]