General Debt Recovery Legal Executive

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing a high-volume, fast-moving workload
• Taking instructions from clients
• Drafting proceedings
• Service of proceedings
• Instructing summons servers and tracing agents
• Drafting motions
• Briefing counsel to include preparation of briefs
• Dealing with incoming correspondence from agents, solicitors and defendants
• Liaising with clients over court outcome and next steps
• Liaising with court services
• Dealing with incoming telephone calls from agents, solicitors and defendants
• Ensuring safe and efficient handling of confidential data
• Contributing to departmental monthly target

Key Skills & Experience:

• The ideal candidate should have one to three years of experience working in a law firm in the area of General Debt Recovery
• Previous experience in General Debt is a must
• Calm, professional and approachable manner
• Excellent administration skills which demonstrate an eye for detail and an ability to organise, manage and prioritise work within a team
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a strong team player with a desire to learn
• Strong IT Skills including competency in Word, Excel, Outlook, experience of case management systems (Keyhouse is an advantage) and excellent numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Please note that this role is for a Legal Executive, FE-1 candidates will not be considered

About Lavelle Partners LLP

With over thirty-five years in business, Lavelle Partners LLP have developed an unparalleled reputation for achieving results for commercial and private clients. Our award-winning team, based in Dublin 2, provide quality legal services in a number of specialist legal sectors, including Asset & Debt Recovery, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and private Litigation.

While providing legal services is our focus, it is how we deliver them that sets us apart. Our goal is to provide practical legal advice in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner, to deliver on the promises we make to our clients.

Apply: If you wish to apply for this role, please email a CV and cover letter to cweafer@lavellepartners.ie

Application Deadline: Friday, 28th November 2025