Litigation Credit Controller

Debro Group Ltd. t/a ABL Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in London seeks a Legal Credit Controller (Litigation) to handle critical litigation regarding leasehold arrears. The ideal candidate will manage court procedures, legal drafting, and debt recovery cases, focusing on client updates and compliance. Strong knowledge of leasehold legislation and excellent communication skills are essential for this onsite, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal credit control, debt recovery, or litigation.
• Strong understanding of County Court and FTT procedures.
• Familiarity with leasehold management legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor litigation dates and legal case tracking.
• Prepare and serve legal correspondence according to Civil Procedure Rules.
• Handle defended and undefended debt recovery cases.

Skills

Legal drafting skills

Understanding of County Court procedures

Debt recovery processes

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Title: Legal Credit Controller (Litigation)

Location: North London/Onsite (Monday - Friday)

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Credit Controller (Litigation) to join a well-established legal services firm. This is a fully onsite, permanent position offering the opportunity to take ownership of critical litigation matters relating to leasehold arrears recovery.

The role requires strong knowledge of County Court procedures, leasehold legislation, and debt recovery processes, along with excellent legal drafting and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor critical litigation dates and maintain internal legal case tracking systems.
• Prepare and serve legal correspondence in line with Civil Procedure Rules.
• Handle defended and undefended debt recovery cases, including default judgments, enforcement actions (e.g. bailiffs), and Land Registry registrations.
• Draft witness statements and other legal documents for First Tier Tribunal (FTT) and County Court hearings.
• Maintain accurate client records, update ledgers, and raise invoices as cases progress.
• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders regarding litigation progress.
• Support internal teams by attending meetings and ensuring legal records meet audit standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in legal credit control, debt recovery, or litigation (preferably within a leasehold or property context).
• Strong understanding of County Court and FTT procedures.
• Legal drafting skills and familiarity with leasehold management legislation.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive casework.
• Strong communication skills for client and team liaison.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal policy frameworks.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Land Registry and Companies House platforms.

Interested?
Apply now to take on a pivotal role in legal credit control and litigation within a dynamic and professional team.