- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Excellent
- £25,000 to £27,000 /Yr
- Standard
- Expires In 5 hours
Paralegal (Debt)
£27,000
Manchester
Do you have any commercial litigation, insolvency or debt recovery experience?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join a successful, friendly and lively team in a global Legal Firm.
You will join their Civil Litigation Debt Recovery team in Manchester. The Debt Recovery team forms part of the firm's wider Civil Litigation department, which currently comprises of 11 fee earners and 3 legal administrators. The work is fast-moving, varied and challenging, and the successful candidate will receive full training in our internal practices and procedures.
Duties of Paralegal
* Manage a case load of your 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 cases 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
Essential:
* Ideally have existing commercial litigation experience, debt recovery or insolvency
* Be accustomed to running their 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 partners
* Have excellent written communication skills
* Be an effective team mate, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members
Benefits
* A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
* Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
* There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and they can provide the support needed to do just that!
CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
£27,000
Manchester
Do you have any commercial litigation, insolvency or debt recovery experience?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join a successful, friendly and lively team in a global Legal Firm.
You will join their Civil Litigation Debt Recovery team in Manchester. The Debt Recovery team forms part of the firm's wider Civil Litigation department, which currently comprises of 11 fee earners and 3 legal administrators. The work is fast-moving, varied and challenging, and the successful candidate will receive full training in our internal practices and procedures.
Duties of Paralegal
* Manage a case load of your 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 cases 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
Essential:
* Ideally have existing commercial litigation experience, debt recovery or insolvency
* Be accustomed to running their 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 partners
* Have excellent written communication skills
* Be an effective team mate, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members
Benefits
* A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
* Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
* There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and they can provide the support needed to do just that!
CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.