Due to continuing expansion, Moloney & Co Solicitors, Naas, Co. Kildare, are recruiting an experienced Senior Legal Executive to work in their personal injury litigation department.
Experience required:
- 5+ years experience in a busy litigation department
Overview:
Moloney & Co Solicitors are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Executive to work in their personal injury litigation department. The ideal candidate should have experience dealing primarily with processing district, circuit, and high court personal injury litigation files. The role is suitable for a candidate with a strong background in personal injury litigation and will work under the direct supervision of the Managing Partner of the firm. The successful candidate will have to have competence in case management, drafting court documents, issuing motions, and briefing Counsel along with some legal research and heavy client interaction.
Key responsibilities:
1. Providing excellent client support, serving as the key point of contact for clients, providing regular updates to clients & dealing with their enquiries, maintaining strong client relationships.
2. Taking instructions from clients, preparing case files, submitting applications to the PIRB, liaising with internal and external experts, and supporting the Senior Partner in the firm.
3. Document drafting and reviewing documents and pleadings, ensuring they are accurate prior to service.
4. Experience dealing with court filings and issuing and serving motions and attending pre-trial applications and court hearings.
5. Working as part of a team to ensure cohesive case strategies and efficient workflow.
Skills:
1. Ability to manage a diverse personal injury case load and to ensure meeting statutory timelines.
2. Effectively operate the firm's case management system.
3. Being able to effectively manage a case load under the direct supervision of the Managing Partner.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team.
5. Strong problem-solving skills.
6. Advanced IT skills.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication to include excellent telephone manner.
Details:
- Job type: full time, permanent.
- Hours: 37.5 hours / week (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm).
- Salary: highly competitive salary - commensurate with experience.
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