Legal Executive - Personal Injury Litigation

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunaria Partners in Cork city is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Legal Executive to join our mid-sized law firm. The role is full-time and permanent; you will manage and progress a caseload of personal injury claims, working closely with solicitors to deliver high-quality client service throughout the litigation process.

Key duties include drafting pleadings, managing deadlines, liaising with clients and medical professionals, and preparing documents for settlements or hearings.

Qualifications

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

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

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

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

Contact Louise Quinn at Lunaria Partners - [e-mail].