Paralegal

Flint Bishop Solicitors

Leeds

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy/sell 1 week’s holiday

Birthday day off

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop Solicitors in Leeds is seeking a Paralegal for the Debt Recovery team. You will assist in managing litigated matters on behalf of clients, ensuring proactive, consistent and efficient service.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, reporting to the Head of Debt Services and the Practice Management Senior Associate. Experience as a paralegal is essential for this position.

Qualifications

Experience working as a paralegal is essential.
Strong organisational and communication abilities.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Handle own caseload of defended debt recovery cases to conclusion.
Review defences, advise clients on merits and next steps.
Prepare bundles, witness statements and hearing instructions.
Process court documents and interim applications (e.g., setting aside judgments).
Maintain client systems, provide client reporting and MI updates.
Ensure CPR and regulatory compliance at all times.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Professional and assertive

Job description

Paralegal

Department: Debt Recovery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Leeds

Description

Flint Bishop is a law firm operating in England and Wales, acting for a range of clients including large UK-based organisations.

This Paralegal will play a vital role within our Debt Recovery department by assisting in the management of litigated matters on behalf of the firm’s clients to recover aged debt. You will ensure that clients, represented by Flint Bishop, receive pro‑active, consistent, and efficient levels of service.

The role is full‑time, Monday to Friday, and reports to the Head of Debt Services and the Practice Management Senior Associate.

Key Responsibilities

Handling own caseload of defended cases to conclusion.

Undertake elements of fee earning work under supervision, in particular:

Reviewing defences filed on receipt and providing comprehensive advice to our clients with regard to the merits of the defended claim and next steps.
Preparation of bundles, witness statements and agents instructions for hearings.
Dealing with interim applications on behalf of our clients, such as applications to set aside judgment.
Processing agents reports and court orders;
Dealing with incoming telephone calls and correspondence
Making outbound telephone calls
Ensuring that we comply with regulatory and legislative (CPR) requirements at all times
Working to service standards agreed with our clients
Updating client systems to reflect the activities we have performed
Assisting with client reporting and management information
Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications.
Identify areas that may benefit from improvement and communicate them to you team manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

Demonstrate focus and commitment to work duties.
Display a professional and assertive approach.
Have excellent organisational skills.
Be self‑motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to operate flexibly and as part of a team.
Experience of working as a paralegal is essential, working within a similar environment is desirable.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

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