In-House Paralegal: Litigation & Debt Recovery

Zuto Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Discounts

Job summary

Zuto Limited is seeking an in-house Paralegal to own a personal caseload in small claims, debt recovery and litigation while supporting commercial, regulatory and governance matters. The role offers exposure to FCA-regulated environments and opportunities to grow within a busy legal team.

You will draft documents, manage court processes and collaborate with external solicitors, courts and internal stakeholders to progress disputes and recoveries, while developing broader regulatory and contract

Qualifications

• Drafts legal documents such as letters before action, witness statements, court documents and settlement agreements.
• Manages deadlines and court timelines with accuracy.
• Communicates confidently with courts, external solicitors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of small claims, debt recovery and litigation from pre-action to resolution.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents and settlement agreements.
• Manage county court claims, hearing bundles and deadlines.
• Coordinate with external solicitors, courts and internal teams to progress cases.
• Track litigation activity, recoveries and costs; identify process improvements.
• Support wider Legal team with commercial contracts, NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Contribute to regulatory, data protection and governance matters as needed.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication with courts/solicitors

Education

Law degree/CILEx/SQE qualification

Job description

Zuto Limited is seeking an in-house Paralegal to own a personal caseload in small claims, debt recovery and litigation while supporting commercial, regulatory and governance matters. The role offers exposure to FCA-regulated environments and opportunities to grow within a busy legal team.

You will draft documents, manage court processes and collaborate with external solicitors, courts and internal stakeholders to progress disputes and recoveries, while developing broader regulatory and contract