Litigation Paralegal

Debt Recovery Paralegal

We’re looking for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our growing Legal team.

Reporting into the Debt Recovery Manager, the chosen candidate will proactively manage small claims debt litigation from pre-action to conclusion, including enforcement when necessary.

Responsibilities, not limited to:

• Proactively manage a caseload of small claims debt litigation from pre-action through to conclusion, including enforcement action when necessary.
• Negotiate settlements using both formal and informal ADR methods.
• Attend hearings as a witness or representative.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on your caseload.
• Resolve complaints submitted to CISAS and, where appropriate, submit a defence to CISAS.
• Handle claims issued against Chess and manage the conduct of these claims.

The Candidate:

• Have a minimum of 1 year debt litigation experience
• Have a working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules applicable to Small Claims
• Basic knowledge of contract law
• Be highly organised and have excellent time management skills
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team

Desirable:

• Knowledge of OFCOM General Conditions
• Relevant industry experience (Telecommunications, IT Services)

Why join Chess?

Chess is one of the UK's leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing over 350 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 21,000 UK businesses.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of our Chess culture, and we are passionate about our One Team spirit.

We're extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, No.1 in the Northwest in 2023 and we continue to celebrate more than 15 years in the top 100.

Our continued focus on growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skills, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business.

We believe that “if you’re not growing, we’re not growing”.

Salary details: Up to £30,000, dependent on experience

Benefits include:

• Health care support – UK Healthcare, eye tests, flu jabs, onsite health screens
• Enhanced Pay: Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave
• Access to employee benefits, rewards and recognition platform, Perkbox. This gives you access to hundreds of ‘Perks’ with great discounts.
• Hybrid working support - Allowance towards a home desk and chair
• Loyalty point scheme – allowing you to use your points to increase your benefits each year
• Access to our Future Fit benefits package – including Mental, Physical and Financial support
• 20 days paid holiday p.a. increased upon anniversaries, ultimately to 24 days p.a., plus public holidays.
• Buy & sell Holiday scheme – 2 opportunities per year to buy or sell up to 5 holidays
• Additional holidays: Half Day Fridays and a Wellbeing Day
• £100 per year matched charity donation, plus payroll giving options

Hours: A standard week is 37½ Monday to Friday

Working location: Hybrid working position

Allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home whilst also having the option to work from one of our many local hubs spread throughout the UK. Ad-hoc travel to offices within the group and other locations may be required on occasion.

Is Chess the place for you?

If you are looking for a career that brings exciting challenges and opportunities, then Chess is the place for you.

Please email your CV and covering letter to our recruitment department at: careers@chessict.co.uk.

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