Litigation Paralegal in Sheffield)

Priority Recruitment LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to manage a defended caseload and engage with clients, courts, and enforcement agencies for debt recovery. This role offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Life assurance plan

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Practical experience in legal collections.
• Previous experience managing a defended caseload.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defended caseload via a case management system.
• Review high-value debts for legal action suitability.
• Pursue defended claims and draft legal documents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Law degree

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (DOE) + monthly bonus potential up to £300

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our client during a period of growth in the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a solid background in legal collections who is looking to further develop their career in litigation. You will be responsible for managing a defended caseload and working with clients, courts, and enforcement agencies to pursue legal action for debt recovery.

Key Responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal

- 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 including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and preparing court bundles.

- Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, assess prospects for successful recovery, and assist with overcoming disputes or reasons for non-payment.

- Work with courts, enforcement agencies, and external suppliers to maintain high service standards.

- Handle bankruptcy and winding-up petitions, as well as return of goods claims.

- Perform additional legal duties as required.

Requirements of a Litigation Paralegal

- A law degree is preferred, along with practical experience in legal collections.

- Previous experience managing a defended caseload, particularly in the Small Claims Track, is highly advantageous.

- Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to negotiate solutions with customers.

- Confident in making and receiving telephone calls, with clear written and verbal communication skills.

- Target-driven with a track record of achieving success and earning based on performance.

- 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.

- Life assurance plan.

- Onsite parking.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a growing team in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for progression!