Litigation Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for their Sheffield office. The successful applicant will manage a defended caseload, work with clients on legal matters, and engage with courts and enforcement agencies. This role offers a competitive salary with performance-based incentives alongside professional development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Company Life Assurance Plan

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in legal collections.
• Experience running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track preferred.
• Ability to work to targets and achieve results.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving skills

Clear communication capabilities

Good IT skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal has arisen to join my clients team in their Sheffield office.

Key Elements Of The Role Will Include

• 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
  
  

Requirements

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• 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.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• Onsite Parking
  
  

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.