Debt Recovery & Litigation Junior Litigator

CRA Consulting; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Competitive bonus scheme

Complimentary tea and coffee

Job summary

CRA Consulting are hiring a Junior Litigator / Litigation & Debt Recovery Executive to join their busy legal team near Sheffield. You will manage a varied caseload across small claims, fast-track and multi-track proceedings, gaining experience from assessment through to resolution.

Salary £28,000 - £32,000. The role suits a proactive, well-organised candidate with an interest in debt recovery, defended litigation and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation, debt recovery, civil procedure or dispute resolution is preferred.
• Motivated and commercially aware legal professional with a genuine interest in litigation.
• Able to communicate with clients and third parties and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Progress a caseload of defended litigation matters across small claims, fast-track and multi-track.
• Review pre-legal accounts and assess litigation and recovery viability.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications and court documents.
• Prepare and review trial bundles and support matters toward hearings.
• Provide updates to clients on progress and recovery prospects.
• Liaise with courts, enforcement agents, insolvency practitioners and others.
• Assist with insolvency-related work, including bankruptcy and winding-up petitions.
• Maintain accurate case records and deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior team members and support the litigation function.
• Contribute to growth of the legal department.

Skills

Litigation

Debt recovery

Civil procedure

Dispute resolution

Job description

CRA Consulting are hiring a Junior Litigator / Litigation & Debt Recovery Executive to join their busy legal team near Sheffield. You will manage a varied caseload across small claims, fast-track and multi-track proceedings, gaining experience from assessment through to resolution.

Salary £28,000 - £32,000. The role suits a proactive, well-organised candidate with an interest in debt recovery, defended litigation and dispute resolution.