Solicitor - Litigation

Flint Bishop; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career Development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Social days and evenings on the firm

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

A top UK law firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to manage a diverse caseload of complex debt recovery matters. The role involves drafting legal documents, providing strategic legal advice, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures. Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years' PQE in a commercial debt recovery role and strong communication and IT skills. The position offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and various benefits, including career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters.
• Ability to produce informative reports using advanced IT skills.
• Strong communication skills to present data effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Liberate is preferred; training provided if not.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and witness statements.
• Provide clear legal advice and guide clients through litigation.
• Prepare cases for hearings and manage enforcement actions.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best action.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and maintain files in the case management system.
• Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maximise revenues from recoveries.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Minimum of 2 years’ PQE in commercial debt recovery

Excellent IT skills

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Great communication skills

Education

Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Liberate

Liberate

Job description

Flint Bishop is a multi‑award winning, top‑200 law firm in England and Wales. The firm has an excellent reputation in the market and currently provides legal advice for some of the biggest household name clients in the UK.

Department: Debt Recovery

Location: Sheffield

Role Overview

Due to significant growth, we are now looking to hire an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive for our multi award winning B2B debt recovery operations. The Solicitor/Litigation Executive will be responsible for managing their own caseload of disputed and complex matters, reporting to the Head of Debts Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims.
• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests.
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process.
• Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding‑up petitions.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm’s case management system.
• Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence.
• Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm.
• Have experience in managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters.
• Possess excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports.
• Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferably have experience of working with Liberate (not essential as training will be provided).
• Have great communication skills including the presentation of data and findings.

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment
• Career Development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services