Debt Recovery Paralegal

Confidential; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical

Life insurance

Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Confidential law firm in Manchester seeks a Paralegal for its Commercial Debt Litigation team. The role covers the full lifecycle of debt recovery matters, including drafting letters of claim, reviewing agreements and profiling debtors for recovery prospects.

Ideal candidates will have debt recovery experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage a caseload. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: previous debt recovery experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters across the lifecycle of claims.
• Draft letters of claim and review agreements.
• Profile debtors and assess recovery prospects.
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with clients.
• Issue proceedings, enter judgment and progress enforcement actions.
• Manage files, billing and reporting.

Skills

Debt recovery experience

Organsiational skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Job description

Amazing opportunity to join a full-service law firm.

I'm currently assisting a close client, a well-established, forward-thinking law firm, on an opportunity for a Paralegal to join its Commercial Debt Litigation team in Manchester.

This is a great role for someone with prior debt recovery experience who is looking to take the next step in a supportive, fast-paced environment with clear progression opportunities.

The role:

• You'll manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters, working across the full lifecycle of claims.
• Drafting letters of claim and reviewing agreements
• Profiling debtors and assessing recovery prospects
• Negotiating settlements and liaising with clients
• Issuing proceedings, entering judgment and progressing enforcement action
• Managing files, billing and reporting

What the firm is looking for:

• Essential: previous debt recovery experience
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Confident communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office)
• 25 days' holiday (rising with service) + buy/sell option
• Private medical, life insurance & income protection
• Enhanced family leave and pension
• Additional perks including wellbeing support and retail discounts