Debt Recovery Legal Assistant Our client is a dynamic and progressive Law Firm based in Dublin City Centre. If you are looking to give your career a major boost and widen your skills base, then this could be exactly the opportunity you're looking for. The start date intended for this role is immediately. Overview: We have a specialist debt recovery department focused on providing an efficient quality service, whilst maintaining excellent client care. Our paperless office ensures we are systems and procedures driven. We are people centred and have an empowered workforce. As part of a new phase of business growth and development, we are seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Legal Assistant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the firm. The role will have responsibility supporting a Solicitor and Legal Executive in the management of their file portfolios. The person will have the ability to work in a challenging environment with changing priorities. The role requires a motivated and enthusiastic person with a focus on client care. Essential skills and experience: Previous debt recovery legal experience with a good knowledge of debt recovery legal procedures and practices (desirable). Excellent communication skills with a friendly manner to enable effective and positive engagement with colleagues, clients etc. Display technical knowledge with a high degree of accuracy and experience of executing instructions and processes. Excellent MS Office and IT skills Strong Typing Skills (ideally 60wpm and high accuracy) Essential Core Competencies: Highly motivated and confident with the ability to work proactively on their own and within a team. Strong customer focus mindset Reliable and punctual Excellent Time and Priority Management Ability to adhere to the high operational standards of the firm as independently verified by the Institute of Legal Standards & Research Excellent Attention to Detail Desired Skills: Familiar and adept at using legal Case Management systems Experience: 3-5 years Debt Recovery Litigation Key Responsibilities: Management of Daily Tasks for eg. Opening New files Review of Daily Diary reminders on files- to include constant monitoring of Statute Reminders and risk management Daily Calendar Appointments management and scheduling Handling and dealing with incoming calls from clients, solicitors, debtors, court offices, etc. Ensure rigorous and disciplined file maintenance including data entry specifically focused on contacts, dates, case references, letters, email and memo labelling Digital Dictation Post review Preparing Brief's for Hearing Engrossing Pleadings Drafting District Court Pleadings Review Diary and Calendar to ensure timely processing of work and use of time Attending Court for Hearings/Settlements Liaising with Barristers/clients etc re hearing dates. Scheduling Client Consultation Meetings on cases. Responsible to: Supervising Solicitor/Legal Executive Full time Job within business working hours Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided. Skills: legal assistant debt recovery support Benefits: neg