Legal Executive

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP is a leading national Irish law firm, dedicated to providing a range of commercial and personal legal services. HOMS Assist is a brand which is one of quality, knowledge, experience and value delivered through a timely, friendly and cost-effective service. HOMS Assist is passionate about attracting and retaining talented individuals who wish to develop their own careers through being part of our team.

We currently have an opportunity for a Legal Executive in Plaintiff Litigation to join the HOMS Assist team in our Limerick Office.

Summary of Job:

• To perform the duties of Legal Executive within the Plaintiff Litigation department.
• To assist in the discharge of functions of the section under the direction of the responsible Partner.

Principal / Regular Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as main contact person on behalf of the relevant Partner in relation to the formal process and activities, to answer queries as required and within your remit and accurately relay information internally, to external bodies and the client as per the defined process.
• Carry out Insurance Link Searches and when the results come if there are any claims/accidents send Partner detailed email.
• Draft appropriate claim letters for approval.
• Carry out vehicle registration searches.
• Lodge Injuries Board applications. Reminders to be set for each part of their process to ensure that the relevant correspondence is sent to the client at each appropriate stage.
• Linked to preparing the Injuries Board forms is reviewing medical records, and in some cases, medical records requests would have to be followed up to ensure that all relevant medical records are obtained to ensure full disclosure.
• Send medical appointments to clients and remind them of the appointments and in some cases must confirm attendance at the appointment with the Injuries Board and/or doctors.
• Support the solicitor(s) in the various areas which fall under his/her remit. Prioritise work accordingly.
• Respond, on own initiative, to general queries and requests for information/assistance.
• Deal with queries from senior personnel in company and externally as required.
• Conduct own typing, scanning, filing and telephone contact work.
• Open new files.
• Deal with Replies to Particulars and Discovery.
• Draft MIBI claim forms.
• Prepare approval forms for when we receive Injuries Board offers and also for when Partner is having settlement talks or when cases are listed of hearing.
• Liaise with clients to prepare and finalise special damages for the Injuries Board, settlement talks etc.
• Arrange appointments for clients to meet Partners for Pleadings or Injuries Board.
• Prepare Injuries Board Applications and associated documents.
• Creating and editing legal documents and templates.
• Engross Pleadings.
• Prepare files for court – Briefs/Witnesses etc.
• Assist with taking instructions from new clients.
• Conduct Archiving.
• To undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the relevant solicitor or his/her nominee

Qualifications/Experience and Skills

• Diploma in Legal Studies an advantage.
• Membership of the IILEX an advantage.
• Previous experience of a similar nature desirable, preferably including personal injury, within a Plaintiff Litigation Department.
• Excellent knowledge of legal procedures and processes including court proceedings and enforcements of such judgements.
• Ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised, in a busy environment.
• Proven organisational and administrative ability as well as excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude, a proactive approach to work and a willingness to learn.
• A high degree of attention to detail.
• Proficient in I.T skills

This position offers an attractive remuneration package and career prospects.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience
• Additional annual leave days
• Sick pay entitlements
• Pension
• Life cover and PHI income protection cover
• Death in Service cover
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Travel Saver Incentive Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Fresh fruit daily
• Organised sports and social activities
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members
• Free eyesight testing
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Dry cleaning collection and delivery service

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €30,000.00-€42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person