Legal Assistant - Debt Recovery

A leading Dublin-based law firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a busy Debt and Asset Recovery team. This is a fast-paced and varied role within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the team, ensuring the smooth progression of files and efficient handling of a high-volume caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a high-volume, fast-moving workload
• Assisting with the administration of the team, including drafting, issuing and serving letters
• Instructing summons servers and tracing agents
• Taking instructions from clients
• Preparation of briefs
• Managing incoming correspondence from agents, solicitors and defendants
• Preparing reports
• Liaising with court services
• Handling incoming telephone calls from agents, solicitors and defendants
• Ensuring safe and efficient handling of confidential data

Key Requirements:

• 1–2 years’ experience working in a law firm is essential
• Previous experience in mortgage litigation or debt recovery is a strong advantage
• Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with case management systems (Keyhouse an advantage)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Calm, professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team with strong development potential.

Please note: this role is not open to FE1 candidates.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates