Administration Assistant - Debt Recovery

Flint Bishop Solicitors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Derby is seeking an Administration Assistant for its Debt Recovery department. Responsibilities include overseeing general administration, conflict checking, and managing records. Ideal candidates will be organised, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and great working environment, along with career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Organised and analytical with a pragmatic approach.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administration for the Debt Recovery department.
• Conflict checking and updating records.
• Handle court dates and process documents.

Skills

Organised

Process driven

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Administration Assistant - Debt Recovery

Department: Debt Recovery

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

Description

Flint Bishop is a leading, top-200 law firm with offices in Derby, Leeds, Birmingham & Swansea. Our Debt Recovery team works with a large national client base and has secured all 3 major debt recovery awards in the past year. Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for an Administration Assistant to support the team at our Derby offices.

The Debt Recovery Administration Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the general administration for the Debt Recovery department. This role reports on a day-to-day basis to the Team Leader, Debt Recovery Manager and ultimately to the Head of Debts Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conflict checking
• Running administration activities on Liberate
• Updating Liberate (Appending Emails and correspondence to records)
• Basic Search activity and updating liberate
• Running new files once conflicts are completed
• Updating files and learning jobs take ons
• Complete post & accounts runs.
• Log key court dates on behalf of the team.
• Print on behalf of the team.
• Process documents through external printing partner or the letter folder where appropriate.
• Any other ad hoc administration requirements assigned by the Debt Recovery Managers.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be organised, process driven and analytical with a pragmatic approach to finding solutions.
• Be highly self-motivated and comfortable with regular deadlines.
• Be able to multi-task and prioritise the workload.
• Be hard-working and a good team player.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Life insurance
• Great working environment at our Derby head offices
• Car parking is provided by the firm
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services