Real Estate Legal Executive: Fast-Paced Property Work

Dillon Eustace LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Pension

Health insurance

Life and income protection

Exposure to high‑quality real estate

Good work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Dillon Eustace LLP, a leading Irish commercial law firm, is seeking a Legal Executive with strong property experience to support residential and commercial transactions in Dublin. You will manage files end-to-end, prepare contracts, conduct title checks and liaise with clients and banks.

The role offers exposure to high‑quality real estate work, a collaborative team environment, and a good work‑life balance within a reputable firm. Prior IILEX or Diploma in Legal Studies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Executive in a busy property practice in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial property transactions.
• Ideally attained IILEX or a Diploma in Legal Studies.
• Exceptional file management and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly proficient across all Microsoft Office products and a keen interest in optimising technology to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy.
• A confident and professional communicator with excellent client relationship building skills.
• Naturally collegiate and a strong team player.
• Proactive, flexible and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and partners with a broad range of residential and commercial property transactions.
• Manage residential files from instruction through to completion including unit sales in residential development schemes.
• Prepare contracts, closing documentation and property-related correspondence.
• Carry out property searches and assist with title documentation.
• Liaise with clients, banks, solicitors, estate agents and other third parties.
• Coordinate signatures, completions and post-completion requirements.
• Manage Land Registry and Registry of Deeds documentation where required.
• Monitor key dates, deadlines and outstanding documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and matter files.
• Provide ongoing support to senior solicitors and fee earners within the team.
• Adhere to the file review and closure process and ensure all open and in-active matters are reviewed and closed as appropriate.

Job description

Dillon Eustace LLP, a leading Irish commercial law firm, is seeking a Legal Executive with strong property experience to support residential and commercial transactions in Dublin. You will manage files end-to-end, prepare contracts, conduct title checks and liaise with clients and banks.

The role offers exposure to high‑quality real estate work, a collaborative team environment, and a good work‑life balance within a reputable firm. Prior IILEX or Diploma in Legal Studies is preferred.