Fionn O'Carroll
Dublin
Summary
Diligent and driven solicitor experienced in financial and insolvency litigation. Commercially minded evidenced by recovering professional fees of €520,000 in first year as an NQ solicitor, which was the highest fee income of all fee earners. Seeking a new and exciting offshore opportunity while continuing to progress a burgeoning career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Solicitor - Financial Litigation
Anthony Joyce & Co, Dublin
12.2023 - Current
- Thrived on managing a caseload of over 150 matters, evidenced by having sole responsibility for plaintiff and defence litigation matters spanning tracker-mortgage overcharging, post-bankruptcy and shareholders disputes, debt collection, negotiations and enforcing judgments across the Circuit, High and Commercial Courts.
- Abundant experience of client facing matters gained as the sole individual due to having sole responsible individual for incoming and initial consultations.
- Proficient at drafting legal documents (pleadings, settlement agreements, and correspondence) due to working directly with counsel to review and perfect all documents while complying with court timelines
- Took initiative to spearhead a new practice area of "mortgage prisoner" litigation. These cases involve taking High Court proceedings on behalf of debtors who are being charged excessive interest by the new owners of their mortgages.
- Obtained several "five star" Google reviews from satisfied clients, which led to increased queries and lead generation.
Trainee solicitor
Anthony Joyce & Co, Dublin
05.2021 - 12.2023
- First trainee in the firm's history to obtain bonus payments as compensation due to consistently surpassing fee income targets. The bonus structure now remains in place for all trainees.
- Developed excellent negotiation and communication skills by negotiating directly with opposing solicitors, often at partner level, on settlements and costs issues.
- Managed running of plaintiff and defence litigation matters, company liquidations and restructures, and debt negotiation files.
- Instructed and attended on counsel in hearings in the Circuit, High and Commercial courts.
Legal assistant
Anthony Joyce & Co, Dublin
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Hands-on position assisting the principal solicitor in a busy practice catering to private clients. Experience in litigation and conveyancing.
- Opened new files, completed Anti Money Laundering checks and ensuring receipt of fees due and tracking same on case management system.
- Liaised with clients, counsel, and opposing solicitors.
- Drafted letters and all court pleadings.
- Arranged for stamping, filing and service of papers and booklets both electronically and traditionally.
- Promoted to trainee solicitor within 6 months due to impressing the principal and slotting seamlessly into the firm.
Judicial assistant
Federal Court
Missoula, Montana, United States of America
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Attended and observed cases and mediation conferences with the honourable Judges.
- Conducted extensive legal research, using online databases and resources, compiling findings in written memoranda.
- Discussed cases with the judges to arrive at legally supported judicial conclusions.
- Compared different aspects of the Irish and Federal American courts systems with the Judges.
Irish Tutor
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana, United States of America
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Developed presenting and public speaking skills while teaching intermediate level Irish, in the Faculty of Arts.
- Created an engaging learning environment, used leadership and organisational skills to support student learning.
Education
Solicitor - Professional Practice Course
Law Society of Ireland
Dublin 05.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Laws - Business Law
University College Cork
Cork 09.2018 - 09.2019
Undergraduate - Law and Irish
University College Cork
Cork 09.2014 - 05.2018
Affiliations
- Lifelong involvement in hurling with St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield and University College Cork GAA clubs at Intermediate and Senior Level. Captained Rice College Ennis to Munster u16 title. Transferred to Boston Tipperary club for the summer of 2017. Won the Northeast American Finals and went on to win the North American Finals in San Francisco. Currently playing for St. Jude's GAA club in Dublin.
- Travel: Travelled extensively in Europe and spent summers in Boston and Vancouver.
References
Anthony Joyce - Principal, Anthony Joyce & Co solicitors - +353878187492
Hugh B. Byrne BL - Barrister, Bar Council of Ireland - +353872837856
Timeline
Solicitor - Financial Litigation
Anthony Joyce & Co, Dublin
12.2023 - Current
Trainee solicitor
Anthony Joyce & Co, Dublin
05.2021 - 12.2023
Solicitor - Professional Practice Course
Law Society of Ireland
05.2021 - 12.2023
Legal assistant
Anthony Joyce & Co, Dublin
11.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Laws - Business Law
University College Cork
09.2018 - 09.2019
Judicial assistant
Federal Court
01.2017 - 05.2017
Irish Tutor
University of Montana
01.2017 - 05.2017
Undergraduate - Law and Irish
University College Cork
09.2014 - 05.2018
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