Legal Executive - Mortgage Enforcement
Location: Dublin 2 (predominantly in-office role)
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join their Mortgage Enforcement and Debt Recovery team. The successful candidate will manage a busy caseload of mortgage enforcement matters, supporting solicitors through all stages of repossession and debt recovery proceedings while maintaining excellent client service standards.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional with strong litigation support experience and a thorough understanding of mortgage enforcement processes within the Irish legal system.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of mortgage enforcement files from instruction through to conclusion.
- Draft legal documentation, including:
- Civil Bills
- Motions
- Affidavits
- Notices and correspondence
- Court documentation
- Prepare and lodge court documents in accordance with relevant court procedures and deadlines.
- Liaise with clients, financial institutions, barristers, solicitors, county registrars, courts and third parties.
- Maintain accurate file records and case management systems.
- Monitor and manage critical dates, court appearances and limitation periods.
- Review loan and security documentation to ensure completeness and identify any issues requiring attention.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders regarding property possession, receivership and enforcement actions.
- Prepare status reports and updates for clients.
- Attend court where required and support solicitors in contested and uncontested proceedings.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and client service requirements.
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Legal Executive role within mortgage enforcement, litigation, debt recovery or banking law.
- Strong knowledge of Irish mortgage enforcement and repossession procedures.
- Experience preparing court documentation and managing litigation files.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in Legal Studies, Law or Business.
- Experience working with financial institutions, loan servicers or law firms specialising in banking litigation.
- Knowledge of property law and secured lending.
- Experience handling Circuit Court and High Court matters.
