Paralegal - Financial Litigation

DWF; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Competitive rewards

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Paralegal to join the nationally recognised Financial Litigation & Debt Recovery team in our Glasgow office, with a hybrid working arrangement.

The role involves assisting fee earners on undefended court actions and supporting associates with court actions, decrees, and money judgments. You will handle Time to Pay applications, manage new business files, and perform property and insolvency checks as part of investigations.

Qualifications

• BA in Scottish Law or HNC in Legal studies or equivalent qualification.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent communication and ability to liaise with clients and legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners on undefended court actions including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause and Ordinary Cause.
• Support qualified associates with raising court actions, minuting for decree, and pursuing judgments.
• Process tasks in the team’s joint workbox ensuring timely court action and client correspondence.
• Handle Time to Pay and Time Order Applications and negotiate payment plans per client instructions.
• Process new business files in line with client requirements and instructions.
• Instruct and manage trace reports and enforcement of court decrees.
• Perform investigations including property ownership, asset checks, and insolvency checks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

BA in Scottish Law

HNC in Legal studies

Job description

Why join us?

DWF is seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join the nationally recognised Financial Litigation & Debt Recovery team.

This role will be based in our Glasgow office with the option of a hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners on files and all aspects of undefended court actions, including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause, and Ordinary Cause, to achieve effective and satisfactory outcomes for a range of clients, such as motor finance, debt purchase, utility, and corporate clients.
• Support qualified associates with raising court actions, minuting for decree with accuracy, and pursuing money judgments and Return of Goods Orders.
• Process tasks within the team’s joint workbox, ensuring court action, enforcement, and client correspondence are handled promptly.
• Manage and respond to Time to Pay and Time Order Applications, handle incoming calls, take payments by phone, and negotiate payment plans per client instructions.
• Process new business files in line with client requirements.
• Instruct and manage trace reports and the enforcement of court decrees.
• Perform in-house investigations, including property ownership checks, asset investigations, and insolvency checks.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• BA in Scottish Law OR HNC in Legal studies OR equivalent qualification
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and legal professionals.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Scottish court procedures, including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause, and Ordinary Cause.
• Proficiency in legal research, with the ability to interpret and apply legal principles.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.