Senior Solicitor - Debt Recovery

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Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join Staffordshire County Council on an initial 6 month temporary contract. This role is working as part of the Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Team. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Role:

The role will involve a full caseload of recovery of residential and domiciliary care fees from those receiving care, some of whom may lack capacity, and from the estates of deceased customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert debt recovery advice and manage a full caseload, including high-value debts.


• Lead complex negotiations in statutory debt recovery cases.


• Attend regular client review meetings to advise on debt recovery strategies, write-offs, statutory limitation periods, procedural issues, and cost liabilities.


• Issue court proceedings, draft legal documents, and undertake enforcement actions against judgment debtors.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in debt recovery and litigation within Adult Social Care.


• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills with a proven track record in court proceedings.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.


• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

If this role would be of interest, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible!