Debt Recovery Paralegal – Hybrid, Client‑Focused

HF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Employee Discount Hub

Job summary

HF in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal – Commercial Debt Litigation to support debt-recovery and litigation work within a forward‑thinking team. You will draft letters of claim, review debtor details, profile debtors, and help progress cases with a client‑focussed approach.

The role is hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office) and permanent, offering a clear path for development in a supportive environment that emphasises accuracy and results.

Qualifications

• Experience in debt recovery, litigation support, or a similar legal environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation abilities.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing a busy caseload.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing agreements and confirming debtor details
• Drafting letters of claim
• Profiling debtors using official databases and online sources
• Producing concise recovery‑prospect reports
• Negotiating settlements and managing client communication
• Advising on litigation steps and reviewing client documentation
• Managing case files, issuing proceedings, and entering default judgment
• Recommending enforcement options and instructing agents
• Updating clients on costs and progress
• Handling WIP, billing, and diary management
• Supporting client reporting requirements

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive

Independent worker

Job description

HF in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal – Commercial Debt Litigation to support debt-recovery and litigation work within a forward‑thinking team. You will draft letters of claim, review debtor details, profile debtors, and help progress cases with a client‑focussed approach.

The role is hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office) and permanent, offering a clear path for development in a supportive environment that emphasises accuracy and results.