Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work and flexible arrangements

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Structured training and professional开发

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking an organised Paralegal to join our Debt Recovery team based in Newcastle. You will manage a caseload from pre-litigation through potential litigation and enforcement, under supervision, contributing to high-quality services for major financial services clients.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, structured training and development, and clear progression opportunities within a growing practice area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or Legal Practice experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving positive client outcomes

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of unsecured debt recovery matters from pre-litigation through litigation and enforcement

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Commitment to high-quality client work

Education

Degree in Law

Legal Practice experience

Job description

We are seeking an organised and motivated Paralegal to join our growing Debt Recovery team based in Newcastle. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and expanding business line within the firm, offering excellent opportunities for progression, development, and increased responsibility within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The department delivers high-quality legal services to some of the UK's largest and most innovative financial services organisations.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will, under supervision, manage a caseload of unsecured debt recovery matters, through pre-litigation and into litigation and enforcement.

Person Specification

• Degree in Law or Legal Practice experience etc
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving positive client outcomes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with major financial services clients
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• A growing practice area with genuine opportunities to develop and progress your career

If you are looking to build your career within a thriving debt recovery practice and want to work with a team that values ambition, collaboration, and professional development, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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