Litigation Paralegal – 5416

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Sheffield office. The successful candidate will manage a defended caseload, draft legal documents, and provide advice on legal matters, ensuring high standards in service delivery. Previous experience in legal collections and a law degree are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience in legal collections required.
• Experience running a defended caseload on the Small Claims Track preferred.
• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Defended caseload using a diary system.
• Review complex pre-legal debts for legal action suitability.
• Draft pleadings and witness statements for pursued claims.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

IT skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to be based 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.

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

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Job Title: Litigation Paralegal - 5416
Job Reference: 5416

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