Our client's independent, SRA-authorized legal business offers services to insured and non-insured clients across various industries. As a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, they are dedicated to a people-first approach while expanding their business globally. With offices in Manchester, Leeds, London, and Croydon, they employ over 60 specialist solicitors. They are currently looking for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join their Civil Litigation Department in Manchester.
Key responsibilities:
- Be expected to manage a case load of their own of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution (and both pre- and post-issue).
- Prepare, review and submit legal correspondence and documents, including letters before action, claim forms, particulars of claim and court forms.
- Maintain and organise case files, ensuring accurate and updated records of all relevant correspondence and documentation.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, debtors, courts and third parties regarding case updates, settlement offers and negotiations.
- Draft and proof-read correspondence, legal notices and settlement agreements.
- Develop and advise upon effective debt collection strategies and settlement plans.
- Analyse debtor financial information and assets to assess potential recovery options.
- Work efficiently on case that are predominantly funded under a fixed price scheme, but also with exposure to privately funded hourly rate matters.
- Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client's position.
- Provide our clients with a timely, efficient and courteous service at all times.
- Be expected to deliver on billing and other key performance indicators.
- Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures.
- Have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the insurance industry and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance company.
Experience:
- Ideally have existing commercial litigation experience, debt recovery or insolvency
- Be accustomed to running own caseload under supervision.
- Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
- Have good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows).
- Deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Have high attention to detail and accuracy in their work.
- Demonstrate first-class client care and communication skills across all levels.
- Demonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Have excellent written communication skills.
- Be an effective team player, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members.
Our client's independent, SRA-authorized legal business offers services to insured and non-insured clients across various industries. As a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, they are dedicated to a people-first approach while expanding their business globally. With offices in Manchester, Leeds, London, and Croydon, they employ over 60 specialist solicitors. They are currently looking for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join their Civil Litigation Department in Manchester.
Key responsibilities:
- Be expected to manage a case load of their own of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution (and both pre- and post-issue).
- Prepare, review and submit legal correspondence and documents, including letters before action, claim forms, particulars of claim and court forms.
- Maintain and organise case files, ensuring accurate and updated records of all relevant correspondence and documentation.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, debtors, courts and third parties regarding case updates, settlement offers and negotiations.
- Draft and proof-read correspondence, legal notices and settlement agreements.
- Develop and advise upon effective debt collection strategies and settlement plans.
- Analyse debtor financial information and assets to assess potential recovery options.
- Work efficiently on case that are predominantly funded under a fixed price scheme, but also with exposure to privately funded hourly rate matters.
- Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client's position.
- Provide our clients with a timely, efficient and courteous service at all times.
- Be expected to deliver on billing and other key performance indicators.
- Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures.
- Have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the insurance industry and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance company.
Experience:
- Ideally have existing commercial litigation experience, debt recovery or insolvency
- Be accustomed to running own caseload under supervision.
- Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
- Have good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows).
- Deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Have high attention to detail and accuracy in their work.
- Demonstrate first-class client care and communication skills across all levels.
- Demonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Have excellent written communication skills.
- Be an effective team player, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members.