Beauchamps is one of Ireland’s top full service commercial law firms. We are growing, creative and ambitious with 200 people in our Dublin headquarters. Our firm has been part of the fabric of Irish business for over 220 years. We are proud of our heritage, our culture and our client base, made up of international and domestic companies fuelling Ireland’s economy. You will be joining a dynamic law firm where hard work, innovation and adaptability are rewarded.
We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Executive specialising in enforcement and debt recovery to join our legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a portfolio of cases, supporting solicitors, and ensuring efficient and compliant recovery of debts through both negotiated settlements and formal enforcement proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
The position will involve a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Manage a caseload of enforcement matters, mostly possession, from initial demand through to enforcement.
- Draft and review correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, and enforcement applications.
- Liaise with clients, debtors, third-party agents (including sheriffs and debt collection agencies), and external counsel.
- Prepare and manage court documentation for District, Circuit, and High Court proceedings.
- Track deadlines and maintain accurate case management records.
- Support solicitors in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and ethical obligations (including Central Bank and Data Protection requirements).
- Monitor enforcement outcomes and provide clear reporting to the business on progress and recovery rates.
Key Requirements & Competencies
- Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a legal executive, paralegal, or similar role with a focus on debt recovery and enforcement in Ireland.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish civil procedure and enforcement mechanisms (e.g. judgment mortgages, instalment orders, sheriff enforcement).
- Experience in case management systems and legal documentation preparation.
- Excellent drafting, organisational, and communication skills – both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- High attention to detail and ability to communicate through referral systems.
- Excellent IT and technical skills: MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) SharePoint, iManage.
- Motivated to achieve positive results and meet deadlines.
- Enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated.
- Highly organised and good follow through.
- Adaptable, positive and helpful.
- Committed self-starter.
- Pro-active and flexible.
- Good time management and attention to detail/accuracy.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and further legal training.
- Exposure to a high-quality caseload in a supportive team environment.
- Career progression within a growing legal function.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension with matching contribution.
- Life cover at 4 x times salary.
- PHI income protection cover.
- Travel Saver Incentive Scheme.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Wellness Programme.
- Free on-site gym.
- Professional Subscription Paid.
- Annual Flu Injection.
- Fully paid yoga on site.
- Active Sports & Social Club.
- Charity and corporate social responsibility contributions.
Please send your CV in the first instance if you are interested in this position to: Paula White, HR Manager, Beauchamps [Email: p.white@beauchamps.ie Tel: 01-418 0600].