Debt Recovery Paralegal
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £22,000
- Posted
- 04 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 01 Aug 2018
- Ref
- Debt
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Debt Recovery
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is looking for an outstanding paralegal to work in their Debt Recovery team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to join our clients ever growing debt recovery department in London. They are looking for a paralegal who wants to run their own caseload along with assisting on complex matters on a fee earning basis.
This leading City law firm are offering £22,000 per annum for someone who has strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and is flexible in their approach to prioritising competing demands.
Main Responsibilities:
- Marketing of the department
- Meet targets that may be set from time to time by the Line Manager
- Fee Earning Role
- Run own caseload providing advice to clients from instruction to hearing/settlement
- Draft and submit Claim Forms and Winding- Up/ Bankruptcy Petitions
- Correspond with client, debtor and third parties
- Draft Statutory Demands for service
- Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time
- Enforcement Proceedings
- Draft pleadings and witness statements for the County Court, ensuring all are prepared as soon in advance as possible
- Organise and maintain tidy and accurate filed both in soft and hard copy
- Follow department procedures, the Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual
Essential Skills:
Must Have:
- Solid drafting skills
- The ability to prepare pleadings and witness statements for the Court
- Good time management skills and are able to deal with more than one task at a time
- A methodical approach, with good attention to detail
Are able to:
- Work with limited supervision
- Work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Be a supportive team player and willing to assist others
- Learn quickly
- Be assertive and confident with dealing with people at all levels
- Keep calm and professional always