Debt Recovery Paralegal

SE-Solicitors; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their Debt Recovery team in Bourne End. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of debt recovery cases, ensuring a quality service while adhering to professional standards. The firm values its employees, fostering a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the team's success. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to client satisfaction, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow in a reputable law firm. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about delivering results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount

Health and Wellbeing Program

Lunchtime Wellness Classes

Volunteering Day

Free Parking

Sick Pay

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of leasehold and freehold property collection processes.
• Knowledge of pre-action protocol and enforcement stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of debt recovery cases from inception to conclusion.
• Conduct title searches and draft claims as necessary.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and negotiate payment plans.

Skills

Debt Recovery Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of County Court Procedures

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Location

Bourne End

Category

Debt Recovery

Job Type

Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Debt Recovery team in our Bourne End office.

This exciting position at our growing and ambitious law firm in the heart of England will be managing a portfolio of Debt Recovery cases from inception to conclusion in our Property Recovery team.

SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. The Debt Recovery team has a particularly enviable reputation for all aspects of Debt Recovery law including enforcement and Pre-Legal collection.

We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Job Role

This varied role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly and approachable team, working with highly experienced Secretaries, Solicitors, and Directors.

Responsibilities of the role would include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of debt recovery cases from inception through to conclusion, paying particular attention to cases subject to court proceedings and enforcement
• Telephone collections
• Responding to queries and disputes raised by customers and liaise with clients for information on such disputes and seeking instructions where required
• Agreeing payment plans on terms satisfactory to the client
• Conducting title searches at HM Land Registry
• Drafting and issuing claims
• Requesting judgment
• Reviewing cases where judgment has been secured for the purposes of enforcement
• Managing defended matters in small claims
• Managing enforcement of judgments via appropriate means and with third party agents.
• Seeking client instructions throughout litigation matters and providing updates where necessary
• Answering collection-based queries raised by colleagues and assisting the team when issues arise
• Developing strong relationships with clients
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Have a strong understanding of the leasehold and freehold property collection process, including knowledge of the initial pre-action protocol stage through to enforcement
• Demonstrate an awareness of the professional standards required when working within a regulated law firm and the importance of delivering a quality service to our clients
• Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise, be agile and manage own workload
• Good working knowledge of County Court small claim issuing and defended matters
• Adhere to SRA rules
• Demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate
• Strong negotiation skill
  
  

Person Specification

• Works well as a member of a team
• Pays attention to detail
• Holds a flexible approach
• Able to prioritise workload
• Punctual, honest, and trustworthy
• Excellent communication skills
• Understands confidential nature of the environment
  
  

Benefits

• Regular events organized by Social Committee.
• Company pension.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme – gym discounts, virtual GP, financial advice, etc.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee discount.
• Health and Wellbeing program.
• Lunchtime wellness classes.
• Volunteering day.
• Free parking.
• Sick pay.
  
  

We would love to hear from you if this role is of interest.

To apply or find out more, please complete the form or email Carole Carbery, HR Director at [e-mail] or call on 01295 204047.

Posted on May 8th 2025