Litigation Paralegal

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to manage a defended caseload within a leading debt recovery company. The role requires a law degree and experience in legal collections, particularly with Small Claims. Candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work effectively under targets. This position is office-based in Sheffield and involves a 37.5-hour work week.

Qualifications

• A law degree and previous practical experience of legal collections.
• Experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred.
• Ability to adapt and use new IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Defended caseload via a diary system.
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts.
• Advise clients on legal matters and recovery prospects.

Skills

Legal collections experience

Problem solving skills

Good IT skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Confidence in telephone communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading debt recovery company in the recruitment of a Litigation Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Defended caseload via a diary system to take appropriate follow up action
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action
• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles
• Advise clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment
• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Insolvency Action for Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions
• Return of Goods Claims
• Such other duties as may be required

Applicant requirements

• A law degree and have previous practical experience of legal collections
• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
• Good IT skills able to adapt and use new systems
• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers
• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls
• Clear communication capabilities both written and verbal
• The ability to work to targets earning more based on success
• Confidence to deal with a variety of people in different situations

Other information

This a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based in offices in the S3 area of Sheffield

The successful applicant would be required to undertake a DBS and CCJ check and other background checks before an offer of employment is made.

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