Solicitor

The Curve Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic recruitment services firm as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in Sheffield. This full-time role involves managing a defended caseload, advising clients on legal matters, and pursuing claims through various court tracks. With a focus on personal management and problem-solving, you'll be part of a team dedicated to high standards of service. Enjoy ongoing training, a company pension scheme, and the potential for hybrid working after six months. If you're ready to make a difference in the legal field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Company Life Assurance Plan

Onsite Parking

Hybrid working opportunity after 6 months

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in legal collection and managing a defended caseload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defended caseload and review complex pre-legal debts.
• Advise clients on legal matters and pursue claims through court.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Clear communication capabilities

Good IT skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualifications

Job description

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Solicitor (or Chartered Legal Executive)

Sheffield, onsite

Up to £45k

As part of our client's growth plans, we are looking to strengthen their team based in offices just north of Sheffield City Centre with the appointment of a Solicitor and/or Chartered Legal Executive.

Position

Key elements of the role will include:

• Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action
• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles.
• Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment
• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Insolvency Action - Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions
• Return of Goods Claims

Requirements

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• A law degree (or equivalent legal qualifications) and have previous practical experience of legal collection, and be either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
• Good IT skills – able to adapt and use new systems.
• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers.
• Clear communication capabilities – both written and verbal.
• The ability to work to targets – earning more based on success.
• Confidence to deal with a variety of people in different situations.

Other information

This a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based in the Sheffield offices (S3 postcode area).

Salary and Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• After 6 months the opportunity of working Hybrid will be considered
• Onsite Parking

The successful applicant would be required to undertake a DBS and CCJ check and other background checks before an offer of employment is made.

Please apply if this could be the role for you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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