The Executive Solicitor is assigned to a team of solicitors allocated to a specific body of work under the management of a Senior Solicitor. Each Executive Solicitor is responsible for the conduct and management of the legal files allocated to them. Responsibilities include securing instructions, advising client departments on legal issues arising, instructing counsel, conducting legal proceedings, advocacy in the District Courts and managing legal transactions. Duties also include participation in weekly team meetings, routine administration of allocated legal files and compliance with office policies and procedures and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
An Executive Solicitor may be required to attend and advocate in the Workplace Relations Commission, attend and represent the Council at oral hearings or assist client departments with developing policies and procedures to ensure that they are legally robust. It is expected that Executive Solicitors will work on their own initiative, proactively progress and manage their files, and deliver results and value for money to the Council in the delivery of legal services.
The ideal candidate shall
hold a current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Ireland or be entitled to hold such a practicing certificate;
possess excellent professional knowledge and skills in the candidate’s own area of expertise and shall be able to demonstrate good working knowledge of general conveyancing and litigation;
have excellent IT skills, to include proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), some experience with legal case management systems and ability to conduct legal research using commonly used online applications and legal websites;
shall have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to engage with a wide range of people to include working in multi-disciplinary teams;
flexibility, adaptability and ability to engage with new areas of the law;
shall have good organisational skills, an ability to work within team structures as well as the ability to work independently and on own initiative;
have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
Qualifications
Character
Each candidate shall be of good character.
Health
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) have been admitted and enrolled as a Solicitor in the State;
(b) have at least 3 years satisfactory experience as a Solicitor, including adequate experience of conveyancing and court work, after admission and enrolment as a Solicitor;
(c) possess a high standard of professional training and experience.
Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their practicing certificate at interview stage.
Duties
The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conveyancing – Commercial and Residential acquisition and disposal of Council property, landlord and tenant advisory and transactions, the provision of advice on all aspects of property transactions including planning law, property management and property law; provision of property related advice in the context of dispute resolution and litigation;
Chancery Litigation – Statutory prosecutions in the district court and associated advisory work as required concerning for example, waste and litter management, derelict sites, fire services, local authority bye‑laws, planning acts, building control and building standards regulations. Executive Solicitors will be required to present and advocate on behalf of the City Council in the District Court, Defence of judicial review proceedings, Housing repossessions, Defence and initiation of legal proceedings other than personal injuries on behalf of the Council;
Personal Injury Litigation – Defence and management of all actions against the Council in the area of personal injury and property damage; Risk management advisory work with Council Departments;
Commercial and Corporate – negotiation and conclusion of Council contracts and delivery of associated legal advice on public procurement, contract negotiation/conclusion and corporate governance;
Advisory and management of Council work in relation to compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation;
Administration and management of legal case work assigned to candidate;
Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council.
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