Debt Recovery Paralegal

Alder Forest; Worsley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

Buy/sell option

Private medical

Life insurance

Income protection

Enhanced family leave and pension

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

Alder Forest in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal to join its Commercial Debt Litigation team. This hybrid role requires at least some in-office presence and offers a clear progression path in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft letters of claim, profile debtors, negotiate settlements and progress enforcement actions while managing your own caseload with support from the firm.

Qualifications

• Previous debt recovery experience is essential.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail required.
• Confident communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Managing files, billing and reporting.

Skills

Debt recovery

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

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:

• 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:

• 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