Locum Debt Recovery Paralegal

Venn Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group's specialist legal team are recruiting a Locum Debt Recovery Paralegal to join a Midlands based local authority. The role will focus on Adult Social Care debt recovery matters and support for two Lawyers.

This full-time contract initially lasts three months with in-person IT collection, followed by fully remote working. The authority offers up to £35 per hour umbrella, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Debt Recovery Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in a Local Authority setting.
• Background in handling Adult Social Care Debt Recovery matters.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of two Lawyers with adult social care debt recovery matters.
• Manage debt recovery processes from inception through collection.
• Initiate debt enforcement actions and handle care home fee disputes.
• Assist with time-sensitive court matters and liaise with courts and professionals.

Skills

Debt Recovery

Paralegal Experience

Adult Social Care

Job description

Locum Debt Recovery Paralegal – Midlands – 3 months + – Remote Working – Up to £35 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join a reputable Midlands based local authority. The role will primarily be focused on Adult Social Care Debt Recovery matters.

This is a Locum position, with an initial term of 3 months. The role will be full-time, with fully remote working after initial in-person IT collection.The authority are offering up to £35ph (umbrella) dependent on experience.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

Experience working as a Debt Recovery Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in a Local Authority setting, with a background in handling Adult Social Care Debt Recovery matters.

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

• Working to support a team of two Lawyers with their adult social care debt recovery matters
• Dealing with the debt recovery processes from inception through to collection
• Initiating debt enforcement actions
• General debt recovery collection matters such as care home fees contractual disputes
• Assisting theTeam with time sensitive court matters (e.g. bundling)
• Being a point of contact for the client departments
• Carrying out administrative support when required
• Liaising with the court and other professionals

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Job reference: J98436

Locum Debt Recovery Paralegal – Midlands – 3 months + – Remote Working – Up to £35 per hour (Umbrella)