Litigation Legal Executive RoleOur Client, a Mid Sized Law Firm in Dublin 2, has a vacancy for a Career Legal Executive to join their highly regarded Healthcare Team. This is a great opportunity to progress your experience within Defence Medical & Dental Negligence working alongside a team of experts in their field.
Location: Dublin 2
Type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Hybrid Working, Social & Sports Committee, Professional Support & Training, Health & Wellness Programme.
The Candidate: Experience in defence litigation is essential.Initiative and flexibility – willing to work, if required, outside of core office hours.A team player with a good knowledge of legal secretarial support, including legal terminology.Excellent IT skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word (including document compare/tracking and version control), Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.Familiar with Case Management systems; Practice Evolve is an advantage.Digital dictation which will require accurate typing skills together with an excellent understanding of grammar and maintaining e-filing daily.Photocopying, scanning, filing, post and file management.Assisting in the preparation of briefs and photocopying of same.Good communications skills and good telephone manner; ability to deal with clients when required efficiently, effectively and sensitively as a representative of the firm.Prioritising and organisation of tasks to work within a specified time-frame and to deadlines.Liaising with experts and external contacts to book meeting rooms, travel and accommodation during trials/mediations.High level of attention to detail and ability to conduct duties with discretion.The Role: Support partners and solicitors within the Healthcare department.Drafting motions and affidavits, Notice for Particulars and requests for discovery.Assisting with drafting instructions to experts and making briefs for experts and counsel.Arranging consultations with witnesses and experts, attending meetings and note-taking.Providing legal advice to clients; corresponding with them and explaining complex legal matters.Keeping up to date with changing legislation.Researching information and preparing legal documents.Maintaining and building strong client relationships.Preparing for and attending trials.Scheduling meetings, diary management, and assisting with billing.Dealing with routine correspondence.If this Legal Executive vacancy sounds like you, call Emma on 01 845 6302 for details.
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