Debt Recovery Paralegal
- North London
- £30,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing a varied caseload of pre-legal and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision.
- Drafting and sending pre-action correspondence, including letters before action.
- Preparing and issuing court proceedings, including claims, applications, and enforcement actions.
- Handling defended claims and assisting solicitors with complex disputes.
- Liaising with clients, courts, third parties, and opponents in a professional manner.
- Reviewing client documentation and advising on prospects of recovery.
- Assisting with enforcement processes, including CCJs, charging orders, attachment of earnings, and High Court enforcement.
- Maintaining accurate case records and using the firm’s case management systems.
- Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA regulations, and firm policies.
- Supporting senior fee earners with research, drafting, and general case preparation.
- Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within debt recovery, litigation, or commercial disputes.
- Strong knowledge of the debt recovery process and civil litigation procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
- Strong organisational and case management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software.
- Law degree, LPC, SQE preparation or equivalent qualification/experience desirable.
- Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous.
- A basic salary up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
- Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
- Hybrid Working – 6 office days a month after passing probation.
- 23 Days Holiday – Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
- Extra Holidays – 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
- Looking After Your Health – Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Looking After Your Well-being – 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
- Work Life / Balance – Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
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