Legal Executive

J. Ward & Co.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Dublin is looking for a Legal Executive to join their Litigation Team. The role focuses on debt recovery proceedings and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates should have previous repossession or debt recovery experience. Responsibilities include drafting court proceedings and liaising with clients and solicitors. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous repossession experience is an advantage.
• Previous experience in debt recovery is also an advantage.
• Pro-active thinker and problem solver.
• Calm, professional and approachable manner.
• Excellent communicator.
• Can work on own initiative as well as being a strong team player.
• Strong communication skills and a good phone manner.

Responsibilities

• Drafting District Circuit and High Court proceedings.
• Service of Proceedings.
• Drafting Statutory Declarations and Affidavits of Service.
• Instructing summons servers and tracing agents.
• Drafting motions.
• Taking instructions from clients.
• Assisting the solicitors in instructing local town agents.
• Briefing counsel.
• Preparation of briefs.
• Dealing with incoming correspondence from agents, solicitors, and defendants.
• Liaising with clients over court outcome and next steps.
• Drafting letters.
• Contributing to departmental monthly target.
• Liaising with court services.
• Dealing with incoming telephone calls from agents, solicitors and defendants.
• Managing a high volume, fast moving workload.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Telephone skills

Job description

Overview

Position Objective: Work as part of the Litigation Team. The role will primarily involve debt recovery proceedings, both secured and unsecured.

This job description outlines the key areas of responsibility related to the role of a Legal Executive within the litigation team. The duties and expectations outlined are not exhaustive and can change from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Drafting District Circuit and High Court proceedings
• Service of Proceedings
• Drafting Statutory Declarations and Affidavits of Service
• Instructing summons servers and tracing agents
• Drafting motions
• Taking instructions from clients
• Assisting the solicitors in instructing local town agents
• Briefing counsel
• Preparation of briefs
• Dealing with incoming correspondence from agents, solicitors, and defendants
• Liaising with clients over court outcome and next steps
• Drafting letters
• Contributing to departmental monthly target
• Liaising with court services
• Dealing with incoming telephone calls from agents, solicitors and defendants
• Managing a high volume, fast moving workload

Skills and Experience

• Previous Repossession Experience an advantage
• Previous experience in debt recovery also an advantage
• Pro-active thinker and problem solver
• Calm, professional and approachable manner
• Excellent communicator
• Can work on own initiative as well as being a strong Team player
• Strong communication skills and a good phone manner

Salary

Salary DOE

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Telephone skills

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services