Paralegal - Debt Recovery

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwork Limited in Glasgow is seeking a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join a busy, process-driven team. You will manage a high-volume caseload and progress matters from instruction to decree.

The role focuses on debt recovery with property factor work, including service charges. You will issue letters, progress Simple Procedure actions, obtain decrees, and keep accurate records in case management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in debt recovery or civil litigation.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.
• Experience in high-volume, process-driven work environments.
• Familiarity with Scottish court procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-volume caseload of debt recovery matters.
• Issuing statutory and 7-day demand letters.
• Raising and progressing Simple Procedure actions.
• Applying for decrees/judgments and court orders.
• Ensuring all actions are progressed in line with strict timelines and internal processes.
• Maintaining accurate records using case management systems.

Skills

Debt recovery

Civil litigation

Caseload management

High-volume work

Scottish court procedures

Organizational skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Debt Recovery Paralegal
Glasgow
Salary DOE

We are working with a well-established Glasgow-based law firm seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Paralegal to join its busy and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who thrives in a high-volume, process-driven environment and is confident managing their own caseload.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a high volume of debt recovery matters, primarily relating to property factor work (such as unpaid service charges), progressing cases efficiently from initial instruction through to decree.

The work is structured and system-led, with clear processes in place to support effective case management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a high-volume caseload of debt recovery matters
• Issuing statutory and 7-day demand letters
• Raising and progressing Simple Procedure actions
• Applying for decrees/judgments and court orders
• Ensuring all actions are progressed in line with strict timelines and internal processes
• Maintaining accurate records using case management systems

You can expect to handle circa 30–40 actions per week, working within a consistent and well-organised workflow.

About You

• Previous experience in debt recovery or civil litigation
• Experience managing your own caseload independently
• Exposure to high-volume, process-driven work environments
• Familiarity with Scottish court procedures
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys structured work, is detail-oriented, and can handle a steady flow of similar cases efficiently.