Debt Recovery Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Debt Recovery Solicitor for a predominantly remote role. This position offers an attractive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a range of Debt Recovery cases within a Local Authority. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Debt Recovery, including Adult Social Care Debt and Housing Development Debt. You will be responsible for managing a diverse case load, attending court as needed, and providing sound legal advice to ensure successful outcomes. If you're looking for a flexible role that allows you to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority settings with a focus on Debt Recovery.
• Broad understanding of various Debt Recovery matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of Debt Recovery including high value debts.
• Attend client review meetings and provide procedural advice.
• Issue court proceedings and draft necessary court documents.

Skills

Debt Recovery

Legal Advice

Court Proceedings

Client Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Locum Debt Recovery Solicitor – Full time – Predominantly Remote Working – 3 months + - up to £55 per hour – Midlands

Position: Locum Debt Recovery Solicitor

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months +

Working Hours: Full Time

Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working, attending court when required (roughly 1-2 times per month)

Hourly Rate: Up to £55 Umbrella (Dependent on experience)

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority and will have a broad working understanding of Debt Recovery including Adult Social Care Debt, Section 106 Debt, Housing Development Debt and various other matters.

Duties may include:

1. Providing Adult Social Care Debt Recovery advice as required and managing a full and varied case load of these types of Debt including high value Debts
2. Attendance at regular client review meetings to monitor progress of Debt Recovery and advising on prospects of success, write offs, statutory limitation periods, procedural advice, costs liability as required to allow the Council to make decisions and achieve legally sound solutions
3. Issuing court proceedings to recover Debts, drafting court documents, and undertaking enforcement proceedings against judgment debtors

This position has an attractive hourly rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella dependent on experience.

Please apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Job Reference: J86212

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.