Litigation Paralegal

Inneo Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Company Life Assurance Plan

Onsite Parking

Daily Hot & Cold Refreshments including Fruit Offering

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Legal Collections Manager. In this role, you will manage a defended caseload, advising clients and pursuing legal actions. A law degree and applicable experience in legal collections are required. This position offers a competitive salary with performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A law degree and previous practical experience of legal collections.
• Preferably experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track.
• Able to adapt and use new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defended caseload via a case management system.
• Pursue defended claims and draft legal documents.
• Advise clients on legal matters and recovery prospects.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Clear communication capabilities

Good IT skills

Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls

Education

Law degree

Job description

Key elements of the role will include:

• Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system
• 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 and liaise with 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 – Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions
• Return of Goods Claims
• Such other duties as may be required

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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• Onsite Parking
• Daily Hot & Cold Refreshments including Fruit Offering