Legal Executive – Healthcare

Honeycomb are delighted to be partnering with a leading Irish law firm to recruit for a Legal Executive to join their high performing healthcare department. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's largest healthcare teams. The role is full time, permanent and offers a hybrid working model with an attractive benefits package.

The Client

Our client is one of the Top 20 Legal Practices in Dublin and has the largest healthcare department in Ireland,. They have been in operation for over 100 years and are known as being a true leader in their field. The company values ongoing training and development and they have an excellent inclusive culture.

The role

As a Legal Executive you will support the solicitors with a range of duties, including:

• Supporting partners and solicitors within the healthcare department
• Drafting motions and affidavits, Notice for Particulars and requests for discovery
• Assisting with drafting instructions to experts
• Making briefs for experts and counsel
• Arranging consultations with witnesses and experts
• Photocopying, scanning, filing, post and file management
• Providing legal advice to clients; corresponding with them and explaining complex legal matters
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation
• Researching information and preparing legal documents
• Maintaining and building strong client relationships
• Preparing for and attending trials

Essential Criteria

• Experience in defence litigation is essential.
• A team player with a good knowledge of legal administration support, including legal terminology.
• Excellent IT skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with Case Management systems; Practice Evolve is an advantage.

Package

• Competitive salary
• 22 days holiday + stats
• 5% pension match
• Hybrid working - minimum 3 days in office
• Group Healthcare plan

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Patterson on clare.p@honeycomb.jobs.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.