Debt Recovery Paralegal

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.