Debt Recovery Paralegal

Simpson Judge; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Northampton is seeking a Debt Recovery Paralegal to support a busy team handling debt recovery matters, litigation, and enforcement. The role involves drafting court documentation and progressing County Court claims within a professional practice.

You will liaise with clients and courts, manage deadlines, and ensure accurate case records while maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in debt recovery, litigation or a legal environment.
• Good understanding of debt recovery and County Court procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Confident in dealing with clients and professional contacts.
• Strong IT and case management system skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters from instruction to resolution.
• Draft letters before action, legal correspondence and court documentation.
• Progress County Court claims and assist with enforcement proceedings.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, courts, solicitors and third parties.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements when appropriate.
• Monitor case progression, payments and key deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Provide regular updates to clients and ensure high standards of service.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, court rules and internal procedures.
• Work effectively within a busy team while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Debt recovery

Litigation

Legal environment

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Client-focused

IT skills

Case management

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice as a Debt Recovery Paralegal. You will join a professional and supportive team, managing a varied caseload and providing an efficient, high-quality service to a diverse client base. The role offers the opportunity to develop strong experience across debt recovery, litigation and enforcement within a busy legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Draft letters before action, legal correspondence and court documentation.
• Progress County Court claims and assist with enforcement proceedings.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, courts, solicitors and third parties.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements where appropriate.
• Monitor case progression, payments and key deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Provide regular updates to clients and ensure a high standard of client service.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, court rules and internal procedures.
• Work effectively within a busy team while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within debt recovery, litigation or a legal environment.
• Good understanding of debt recovery and County Court procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively to deadlines.
• Confident dealing with clients, debtors and other professional contacts.
• Strong IT and case management system skills.
• Professional, commercially aware and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.