Our client, a leading mid-tier firm is seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join their busy litigation department.
Responsibilities:
* Dealing with incoming correspondence and calls from Agents, Solicitors, and Defendants;
* Drafting of legal documents including letters, affidavits of service, statutory declarations, bills of costs, etc.;
* Taking instructions from clients;
* Instructing summons servers and tracing agents;
* Providing Client instructions to Counsel in respect of cases in the legal process;
* Preparation of briefs and court documentation;
* Liaising with clients over court outcome and next steps;
* Assisting with drafting Circuit Court and High Court proceedings and Motions;
* Service of Proceedings;
* Liaising with Court Services;
* Dealing with the enforcement of Orders for Possession including liaising with the relevant Sheriff offices;
* Managing a high volume, fast moving workload;
* Maintaining excellent relationships with third parties;
* Providing assistance to the Operational Team;
* Ad hoc duties that may arise, both departmental and firmwide.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a legal executive in a Litigation Department a requirement;
* Pro-active thinker and problem solver;
* Excellent communicator;
* Can work on own initiative as well as being a strong Team player;
* Strong communication skills and a good phone manner; and
* Attention to detail.