Legal Executive - Litigation, Cork City

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business in Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join the litigation team. The role involves managing a caseload of personal injury claims, drafting pleadings, estimating deadlines, and liaising with clients and counsel.

You will work closely with solicitors, prepare applications to boards, and ensure compliance with GDPR and confidentiality standards, delivering high-quality service throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Executive in personal injury litigation.
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing litigation files.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors in managing PI litigation files from instruction to settlement/hearing.
• Manage caseload of PI claims including RTA, workplace, public liability, medical negligence as applicable.
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings and court documents.
• Prepare and submit applications to the Injuries Resolution Board (PIAB).
• Liaise with clients, counsel, medical professionals, insurers and other parties.
• Review medical records and reports; monitor deadlines and court dates.
• Prepare briefs for counsel and assist with settlement negotiations, hearings and trials.
• Maintain up-to-date case management records and provide client updates.
• Assist with settlement documentation, costs and file closure procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Legal experience

Litigation management

Drafting documents

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Legal Executive - Litigation

Cork, Ireland

Job Description

I am recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Personal Injury (PI) Legal Executive for my mid sized Law Firm based in Cork city. The role is full time and permanent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and progressing a caseload of personal injury claims, working closely with solicitors and providing a high standard of service to clients throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors in the management of personal injury litigation files, from initial instruction through to settlement or hearing.
• Manage a caseload of personal injury claims, including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, public liability and medical negligence matters, where applicable.
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, court documents and other litigation documentation.
• Prepare and submit applications to the Injuries Resolution Board (formerly PIAB).
• Liaise with clients, counsel, medical professionals, insurance companies and other relevant parties.
• Request, obtain and review medical records, medical reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor statutory deadlines, limitation periods and court dates to ensure compliance with procedural requirements.
• Prepare briefs for counsel and assist with the preparation of cases for settlement negotiations, hearings and trials.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records.
• Provide regular updates to clients regarding the progress of their claims.
• Assist with settlement documentation, legal costs and file closure procedures.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legal procedures, confidentiality requirements and GDPR obligations.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Legal Executive in a personal injury department.
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing litigation files.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Package

• Salary is dependent on skills and experience