Overview
Legal Executive Jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland at Search Talent
Title: Legal Executive
Company: Search Talent
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Legal Executive – Debt Recovery
We are working with a city central law firm to recruit for an additional legal exec to their debt recovery team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a portfolio of cases, supporting solicitors, and ensuring the efficient and compliant recovery of debts through negotiated settlements and formal enforcement proceedings.
Salary range dependent on experience but a guideline range of €40-50k.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of enforcement matters, primarily possession proceedings, from initial demand through to enforcement.
- Draft and review correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, and enforcement applications.
- Liaise with clients, debtors, third-party agents, including enforcement officers and debt collection agencies, and external counsel.
- Prepare and manage court documentation for District, Circuit, and High Court proceedings.
- Track deadlines and maintain accurate case management records.
- Support solicitors in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and ethical obligations, including data protection requirements.
- Monitor enforcement outcomes and provide clear reporting on progress and recovery rates.
About You (the Required Candidate)
- Minimum of 1+ years’ experience in a legal executive, paralegal, or similar role, with a focus on debt recovery and enforcement in Ireland.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish civil procedure and enforcement mechanisms.
- Experience with case management systems and legal documentation preparation.
- Excellent drafting, organisational, and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Good IT and technical skills, including MS Office and relevant document management systems.
- Motivated to achieve positive results and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed approach to work.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
About the Firm:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and further legal training.
- Exposure to a high-quality caseload within a supportive team environment.
- Career progression within a growing legal function.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
- Pension and other financial benefits.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Travel and commuter support schemes.
- Workplace fitness and wellness initiatives.
- Support for relevant professional subscriptions.
- Employee sports, social, charity, and community initiatives.
We at Search Talent are encouraging anyone who even wants to consider a fantastic and hybrid option for them in the legal exec market, and with a background as a legal exec in debt recovery, to come into contact and we can discuss if this is the best option for you before taking a step further.
Reach out to David O’Beirne, Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant, on 019639312 or at [email protected] for further details.
